Canada: EV charging vs petrol running costs
Real fuel and electricity prices, compared per 100 km driven — compiled August 2026.
| Vehicle type | Cost per 100 km |
|---|---|
| Gasoline car | C$14.02 |
| Electric car | C$4.26 |
Charging an EV at home costs about C$9.77 less per 100 km than driving a gasoline car — roughly 70% cheaper, at today’s prices.
Petrol/gas: Gasoline at C$1.65/litre, typical car economy 8.5 L/100km. Source: GlobalPetrolPrices.com / Toronto average, mid-2026; typical car economy per IEA fuel-economy data. Electricity: 18.6 kWh per 100 km (typical modern EV, DOE/EPA-based estimate) at C$0.229/kWh — Midpoint of CER’s cited province range at 1,000 kWh/month ($83-$375) — varies enormously by province.
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See Canada providers →Fuel and electricity prices are live snapshots and change constantly — treat this as a real, dated comparison rather than a permanent figure. EV efficiency (30 kWh/100 miles) is a typical modern-EV estimate, not a single model’s rating — actual results vary by vehicle, driving style and climate. This is not financial or purchasing advice.