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EV vs petrol in Queensland — 2026 numbers.

Queensland home electricity averages 25.2¢/kWh. Petrol is $1.82/L. On a typical 15,000 km/year, that means an EV saves you roughly $1,424/year at home charging. Plug in your numbers below to see your personal result.

Updated · May 2026·Source: AER · FuelCheck · RACQ·Read · 5 min

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km / year

Petrol car

e.g. Corolla, Camry

Electric vehicle

e.g. BYD, Tesla, MG

Home rate; fast charging averages ~55¢/kWh.

5 years

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The result

EV saves you · over 5 years

$7,119

in fuel/energy costs alone · 70% cheaper to "fill"

Petrol car

$10,238

Electric vehicle

$3,119

Cost per 100km
Petrol
$13.65
Cost per 100km
EV (home)
$4.16
Annual saving
$1,424
CO₂ saved · year
0.6 t

Calculation excludes purchase price difference, depreciation, insurance, servicing, and tyres. EVs typically have lower servicing (~$300/year less) but higher insurance and tyres. Add purchase price and depreciation for total cost of ownership.

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When the EV maths works in Queensland

In Queensland, a typical petrol car (7.5 L/100km) costs $13.65/100kmat the current bowser price. The equivalent EV (16.5 kWh/100km) charged at home costs $4.16/100km — a saving of $9.49 per 100km.

At 15,000 km/year that compounds to roughly $1,424/year in fuel savings. Over a typical 5-year ownership period: around $7,120 — enough to meaningfully offset a higher EV purchase price.

The wildcard is public fast charging: at 50–60¢/kWh the EV running cost rises to $9.08/100km — still cheaper than petrol, but the gap narrows. Apartment dwellers or frequent long-distance drivers should weigh the charging mix carefully.

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EVs in Queensland, answered.

Common questions about electric vehicles in Queensland.

Is Queensland a good state for EV owners?+ open

Yes — QLD has one of the lower home electricity rates at 25.2¢/kWh, and the state government has invested heavily in the Queensland Electric Super Highway with fast chargers from Coolangatta to Cairns. The warmer climate also means less battery degradation than colder southern states.

Does Queensland have EV incentives?+ open

QLD previously offered a $3,000 rebate that has now been exhausted. The state's EV charging network (Queensland Electric Super Highway) is free to use at some locations and low-cost at others. Check the Department of Energy and Climate for current programs.

How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Queensland?+ open

At Queensland's average of 25.2¢/kWh, a full charge of a 60 kWh battery (e.g., Tesla Model 3) costs around $15.12 — giving 400–500 km of range. Annual home charging for 15,000 km costs approximately $624.

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