How much electricity does an electric car (EV) consume per year?

An electric car (EV) consumes on average between 1,800 and 2,400 kWh of electricity per year with an annual mileage of 12,000 km. This makes the electricity consumption of an EV a significant factor in the total energy consumption of a household.

EVs and electricity consumption: what do you need to know?

Driving electric is not only sustainable but also energy-intensive. The average battery capacity of an EV is around 72 kWh[1] – considerably larger than most home batteries. Therefore, in practice, it is not the case that you fully charge the EV from the home battery. This can happen but in most cases will only be a small part.

Charging your car therefore usually happens directly via the electricity grid, and fully counts towards your household's electricity consumption.

Average consumption in numbers

The electricity consumption of an electric car obviously depends on the type of vehicle and driving style, but on average the consumption lies between:

• 15 and 20 kWh per 100 km

With an annual mileage of 12,000 km, this amounts to an annual electricity consumption of:

• 1,800 to 2,400 kWh

For comparison: an average Dutch household (without an EV) consumes about 2,500 to 3,000 kWh per year. An electric car can almost double this consumption. [2]

Tip from 4blue 

Are you installing a solar power system for a customer with an EV? Then take this additional consumption into account in your design. Think, for example, of extra solar panels to cover the increasing demand. A smart charging station can also be part of this! 

View our EV chargers

Together, full of energy!
At 4blue, we like to think along with you. For every system, every customer, and every challenge, we have a suitable solution.
Become a customer at 4blue and benefit from our knowledge, tools, and products.