Where is the cheapest EV charging in Sweden?
What affects the price per kWh and how to compare operators.
Short answer
No source names one cheapest place to charge an electric car in Sweden, because operators set their own per-kWh prices, which vary by charger, tariff and location. Compare the operators' own price lists or apps before you charge, since membership or a subscription can change the price.
Why
- IONITY states that the price per kWh depends on factors such as tariff, subscription status, country and location.
- IONITY also states that prices may vary between locations, even within the same country.
- Vattenfall InCharge wrote in December 2023 that fast charging costs more than charging at so-called destination chargers.
Details
Under EU rules, the ad hoc price at charging points of 50 kW or more must be based on the price per kWh of electricity delivered, according to the European Commission's Q&A on Regulation (EU) 2023/1804. Circle K lists its prices per kWh by charger type and points to a best price for members of its EXTRA programme. Trafikverket says maps, web services and apps from different providers help with trip planning, and it links to ChargeFinder. Fuel stations with electric charging are listed in fuel and charging stations in Stockholm, and the cost of a whole trip is covered in how much a trip to Sweden costs.
Tip
Check the per-kWh price in the operator's app or price list before you choose a station, and see whether a membership or subscription lowers it.
What may differ
The answer differs by charger power and by whether you pay as a one-off customer or as a member or subscriber.
Common misconception
Every public charger in Sweden charges the same price per kWh.
What actually happens
IONITY states that prices may vary between locations, even within the same country, and that the price depends on tariff and subscription status.
People also ask
- Where is the cheapest place to charge an electric car in Sweden?
- How much does it cost to charge an EV in Sweden?
Sources
- IONITY: How much does it cost to charge at IONITY?Checked at:
- Vattenfall InCharge: What affects the prices at our charging stations (21 December 2023)Checked at:
- Circle K: Charging prices for private customersChecked at:
- Trafikverket: Fast chargers for electric vehiclesChecked at:
- European Commission: Questions and answers on Regulation (EU) 2023/1804Checked at:
Prices and fees change, so check the charging operator before you charge.
Fuel and charging stations in StockholmRelated questions
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How often does a car need inspection in Sweden?
A passenger car is inspected first within 36 months of the month it was put into traffic.
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Can you take a Swedish rental car to Denmark or Norway?
Sixt says its rental cars may be taken from Sweden to Denmark, Finland and Norway, while Hertz and Avis require written permission before you drive outside Sweden.
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Do you need a credit card to rent a car in Sweden?
Hertz accepts debit cards, but a renter paying with one must also show a credit card at pickup, so a credit card is the safe choice.
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Where can you find EV charging stations in Stockholm?
You find EV chargers in Stockholm with apps and maps such as ChargeFinder and PlugShare, or in an operator's app such as Vattenfall InCharge.