What is the consumption of an electric car?

Before you start buying an electric vehicle, it is important to know about its operating mode, charging method and, in particular, about its annual consumption. The specialists of the IZI by EDF network will answer your questions about the electricity consumption of a car, the average cost of recharging, as well as changes in the battery capacity in the long term.

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How to calculate the consumption of an electric vehicle?

To find out the electricity consumption of your car, you must first take into account the capacity of its battery in kilowatt-hours (kWh), as well as its average consumption depending on the distance traveled (in kWh / 100 km).

Electric vehicle consumption typically ranges from 12 to 15 kWh per 100 km. The average cost per kilowatt-hour of consumption of your electric vehicle depends on the tariff set by your electricity supplier.

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For a battery consuming 12 kWh

For a battery that consumes 12 kWh for a 100 km journey, your annual consumption would be 1800 kWh if you travel 15000 km a year.

The cost of recharging your car with electricity averages € 0,25 per kWh. This means that with an annual consumption of 1800 kWh, electricity consumption will be around 450 euros.

For a battery consuming 15 kWh

For a battery that consumes 15 kWh for a 100 km journey, your annual consumption would be 2250 kWh if you travel 15000 km a year.

This means that with an annual consumption of 2250 kWh, your electricity consumption will be approximately 562 euros.

What is the range of an electric car battery?

The frequency of recharging the battery of an electric vehicle depends on various criteria:

• Engine power;
• Vehicle type;
• As well as the chosen model.

For a range of 100 km

The more expensive it is to buy an electric car, the longer its battery life will be. For the most basic electric vehicles, you will only be able to drive 80 to 100 km, which is enough for everyday use when your work is near you.

Small electric vehicles typically have a range of up to 150 km.

For a range of 500 km

Most consumer electric vehicles are for home use and are among the most expensive, meanwhile, with a range of up to 500 km, and are cheaper to buy than TESLA.

For a range of 600 km

If you choose the TESLA Model S, you will be able to use the battery at a distance of about 600 km: ideal for regular long trips.

What is the price for the consumption of an electric vehicle?

The average cost of fully recharging an electric car battery at home during off-peak hours is estimated at 8 to 11 euros. This is especially true for a car that consumes 17 kWh per 100 km.

The price per kilometer for an electric car is 3-4 times lower than that of an equivalent thermal model. However, to take advantage of this bargain price, it is important to subscribe to full off-peak hours with your electricity provider.

Electric vehicle consumption price summary table

Vehicle power consumption per 100 km	The cost of fully charging the battery *	Average annual cost of electricity *
10 kWh	8,11 €	202 €
12 kWh	8,11 €	243 €
15 kWh	8,11 €	304 €

*

Off-peak tariff for an electric vehicle equipped with a 60 kWh battery and traveling 15 km per year.

How to charge an electric car?

First of all, the electric vehicle is charged at home, at night, using a suitable charging station. You can also entrust the installation of a charging station for electric vehicles at home to the masters of IZI by EDF network.

In addition, there are now many facilities for recharging electric vehicles in cities. An important property is not to discharge the battery, especially on long trips.

Thus, you will find electric charging stations:

• In certain car parks of supermarkets, supermarkets and shopping centers;
• In some service car parks;
• On certain sections of motorways, etc.

Many apps now allow you to identify different charging locations for an electric vehicle from your smartphone. When you need to take a long trip in an electric vehicle, the professionals of the IZI by EDF network advise you to start by determining where you can charge your car on the trip. Terminals are spread all over France.

Install an electric charging station at home

The simplest, most practical and economical solution is to charge your car at home. You then pay to recharge the car with the remaining electricity consumed in your apartment or house.

Subscribing during off-peak and peak hours can be interesting as you can charge your electric vehicle during low-demand hours at a more attractive price. Then you can choose a fast charging cycle (6 hours on average).

To maintain the autonomy of the car's battery over time, the professionals of the IZI by EDF network advise charging the car in a slow cycle (from 10 to 30 hours).

Charge your electric vehicle at the workplace

To entice their employees to choose an electric vehicle or to allow them to charge their electric vehicle, many companies are now installing electric charging stations in their car parks.

Thus, employees have the opportunity to recharge their electric vehicle during working hours.

Charge your electric vehicle at a public charging station

Charging stations are increasingly available in supermarkets as well as in public car parks. Some are free while others are paid. This requires a top-up card. For free charging stations, you usually need to shop at the appropriate supermarket to be able to use them.

In what ways can you charge an electric car?

There are different ways to pay for charging an electric vehicle battery at public charging stations.

Scan the code to pay online

While it is quite rare to pay with a credit card at this point in time, you can benefit from paying through an app or website by scanning a barcode. Most public charging stations offer it.

Top-up cards

Electric vehicle recharging companies offer recharge cards. In fact, it is an access badge that allows you to access the many EV charging stations throughout France.

Fixed rate billing method

Other operators offer a fixed rate billing method. Then you can buy pre-loaded maps for € 20, for example, for 2 times 30 minutes each.

Is the consumption of an electric vehicle more expensive than the consumption of a gasoline car?

Are you sensitive to environmental changes or new trends, but wondering if the consumption of an electric vehicle is worth less than that of a gasoline car before investing in a new car? While progress is needed to democratize electric vehicles, it avoids the use of fossil fuels such as diesel and gasoline. Thus, it has a great advantage over internal combustion vehicles.

In addition, the consumption of an electric vehicle is cheaper than that of a thermal vehicle (gasoline or diesel). However, at the moment, buying an electric car is more expensive.

If the initial investment is greater, its long-term consumption is much more economical.