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EV vs petrol: which is cheaper to run in Denmark?

In Denmark, charging at home, a typical EV costs about 31 kr./100 km to run versus about 104 kr. for petrol — roughly 70% less. The cheapest EV here, the Mercedes-Benz CLA, runs about 3.641 kr./year at 15.000 km.

Electric cars by yearly running cost
Electric carPer 100 kmPer year
Mercedes-Benz CLA24 kr.3.641 kr.
Tesla Model 326 kr.3.870 kr.
Volkswagen ID.727 kr.4.099 kr.
Toyota Bz4x SUV28 kr.4.128 kr.
Ford Capri28 kr.4.128 kr.
Tesla Model Y28 kr.4.185 kr.
Hyundai Kona28 kr.4.214 kr.
Mercedes-Benz EQA28 kr.4.243 kr.
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer28 kr.4.243 kr.
Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron28 kr.4.243 kr.
Ford Explorer29 kr.4.329 kr.
Hyundai Ioniq 629 kr.4.329 kr.
Kia EV329 kr.4.357 kr.
Škoda Enyaq Coupe 8529 kr.4.386 kr.
Škoda Enyaq 8530 kr.4.443 kr.
Mercedes-Benz EQB30 kr.4.472 kr.
Volkswagen ID.330 kr.4.501 kr.
Škoda Elroq 8530 kr.4.501 kr.
SEAT Tavascan30 kr.4.501 kr.
SEAT Cupra Tavascan30 kr.4.529 kr.
Cupra Born30 kr.4.529 kr.
Cupra Tavascan30 kr.4.558 kr.
Audi A6 Avant E-Tron30 kr.4.558 kr.
SEAT Cupra Born31 kr.4.587 kr.
Hyundai Ioniq 531 kr.4.644 kr.
Volkswagen ID.531 kr.4.644 kr.
Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron31 kr.4.644 kr.
Volkswagen ID.431 kr.4.701 kr.
Kia EV631 kr.4.701 kr.
BMW I531 kr.4.701 kr.
Mg4 Electric32 kr.4.730 kr.
Mazda 6E32 kr.4.730 kr.
Volvo Ec4032 kr.4.759 kr.
BMW I432 kr.4.787 kr.
Audi Q4 E-Tron32 kr.4.816 kr.
Peugeot E-20832 kr.4.873 kr.
Peugeot E-200832 kr.4.873 kr.
Peugeot E-500832 kr.4.873 kr.
Suzuki E Vitara32 kr.4.873 kr.
Ford Puma Gen-E32 kr.4.873 kr.
Škoda Elroq 6032 kr.4.873 kr.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz People32 kr.4.873 kr.
BMW Ix132 kr.4.873 kr.
Renault Megane32 kr.4.873 kr.
Volvo EX3032 kr.4.873 kr.
BYD Sealion 732 kr.4.873 kr.
BMW Ix232 kr.4.873 kr.
Kia Niro32 kr.4.873 kr.
BYD Dolphin32 kr.4.873 kr.
BYD Seal U32 kr.4.873 kr.
Renault 432 kr.4.873 kr.
Mgs5 Electric32 kr.4.873 kr.
Peugeot E-300833 kr.4.902 kr.
Renault Scenic33 kr.4.931 kr.
Volvo EX4033 kr.4.931 kr.
Opel Grandland Electric33 kr.4.988 kr.
Mercedes-Benz EQE33 kr.5.017 kr.
Xpeng G634 kr.5.103 kr.
Audi Q6 E-Tron34 kr.5.160 kr.
Nissan Ariya35 kr.5.246 kr.
Zeekr 7X37 kr.5.475 kr.
BMW Ix37 kr.5.504 kr.
Xpeng G939 kr.5.791 kr.
Volvo EX9039 kr.5.848 kr.

At 15.000 km/year, home charging, electricity 1,72 kr./kWh versus petrol 17,45 kr./L, 90% charge efficiency.

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Summary

Across the electric cars sold in Denmark, home charging works out far cheaper per kilometre than petrol — about 70% less on average at 15.000 km/year. Individual savings depend on the car, your annual distance and whether you can charge at home; the comparisons below give the exact figures. Energy costs only, on illustrative Danish prices.

Frequently asked questions

Is an EV cheaper to run than a petrol car in Denmark?
On average yes — about 31 kr./100 km for a typical EV charging at home versus 104 kr. for petrol, roughly 70% less.
What's the cheapest electric car to run in Denmark?
Of the cars here, the Mercedes-Benz CLA at about 3.641 kr./year (15.000 km, home charging).
Does home vs public charging change the answer?
Yes — these figures assume home charging. Public fast-charging costs more per kWh and narrows the gap; open any comparison and switch charging to see it.