Gradually, electric vehicles are beginning to gain a relevant space in the Brazilian market, becoming an object of desire and the choice of many drivers, as a modern and sustainable alternative.
Despite having already proven to be more efficient than combustion models, electric cars still cause some frequent doubts, mainly regarding the charging infrastructure, the time it takes and the costs that recharging can have.
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These issues can be alleviated when the car is connected at home, however, the question that arises is: how much does it cost to charge the battery in the comfort of your own home? Check it out below.
See how much it costs to charge your car at home
When thinking about a car plugged in to charge, it’s likely that your first thought will be about the impact this will have on your electricity bill at the end of the month. However, incredible as it may seem, the cost is low, which can generate great savings when compared to the combustion model.
It is important to make it clear, however, that the cost of recharging depends on the battery capacity and the car’s range, in addition to the electricity tariff in each region, which is determined by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency).
The tariffs made by ANEEL need to be taken into account in the calculation, they can be: green, corresponding to the normal tariff; yellow, representing an additional charge alert for every 100 kW/h; and red, with an even higher charge for every 100 kW/h.
Using a simple vehicle model as an example, and based on São Paulo, the state with the largest fleet of electric vehicles in the country, with an average of R$0.70 per kWh, the cost to recharge is between R$30 and R$ $ 90. This represents a much lower and more economical value than a car powered by fossil fuels.
With this information, making the calculation becomes easier: just know how many Watts (W) of power you have at home, and then multiply the number of Watts present in the car charger by the time the vehicle was connected. This way, it is possible to arrive at a value in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
As a practical example, in a 220V-20A socket, the maximum power is 4,400 W, and if the car spends 10 hours charging, consumption will be 44 kWh, the total cost would be R$22.
How to top up for free
For those who do not want or cannot charge at home, an alternative to reduce costs is to recharge at public points, free of charge. But it is necessary to remember that demand has grown a lot lately and, therefore, many paid positions have emerged, making free ones become rarer.
Even so, it is still possible to find free charging stations in places such as supermarkets and shopping malls across the country.
