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EV vs petrol in Tasmania — 2026 numbers.

Tasmania home electricity averages 27.9¢/kWh. Petrol is $1.88/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

$7,122

in fuel/energy costs alone · 67% cheaper to "fill"

Petrol car

$10,575

Electric vehicle

$3,453

Cost per 100km
Petrol
$14.10
Cost per 100km
EV (home)
$4.60
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 Tasmania

In Tasmania, a typical petrol car (7.5 L/100km) costs $14.10/100kmat the current bowser price. The equivalent EV (16.5 kWh/100km) charged at home costs $4.60/100km — a saving of $9.50 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 Tasmania, answered.

Common questions about electric vehicles in Tasmania.

What is Tasmania's electricity rate for EV charging?+ open

Tasmania's average residential electricity rate is 27.9¢/kWh — one of the lower rates in Australia due to the state's predominantly hydro-electric grid. This makes Tasmania a genuinely low-cost and low-emission state for EV ownership.

Is EV charging in Tasmania mostly renewable energy?+ open

Yes — Tasmania's electricity grid is approximately 90%+ renewable (hydro), which means charging an EV in Tasmania produces some of the lowest lifecycle emissions of any Australian state. The emissions factor for TAS electricity is well below the national average.

Are there enough EV chargers in Tasmania?+ open

Hobart and Launceston are well-served with charging infrastructure. The 'Around Tassie EV Route' has chargers spaced within EV range. Rural areas and the west coast are more limited — check PlugShare before travelling regional TAS. The TAS Government has invested in expanding the charging network.

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