⚡ EV Charging Cost Calculator

South Africa 2026 — Select your car, province and charger to see your real charging cost in rand.

Step 1 — Select your car

Brand

Model / Variant

Step 2 — Your province & electricity rate

Province

Rate R/kWh — check your bill for exact rate

Step 3 — Charger type

3-pin plug 2.4 kW slow

Wall box 7.4 kW

Public AC 22 kW

DC fast — kW max

DC fast charge speed is the maximum your selected car can accept. Public charger service fees (R3–R8/kWh extra) are not included.

Step 4 — Battery level

Charging from 20%

Charging to 80%

Cost this charge

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South African rand

Energy drawn from wall

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kilowatt hours (kWh)

Time to charge

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hours and minutes

Cost per 100 km

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rand (based on claimed range)

📌 Disclaimer: Rates are provincial averages based on 2026 NERSA-approved tariffs. Real rates vary by household usage band — check your electricity bill for your exact rate. EV range figures are manufacturer WLTP estimates; real-world range may be 10–20% lower. Prices are approximate and may have changed. LetsChargeSA does not accept responsibility for financial decisions based on these calculations. | Last updated: June 2026