How much does 1 kWh cost at home? – Tariffs and car charging
If you drive an electric car and cover roughly 15,000 km per year, charging at home will use about 1,200–1,500 kWh of electricity for your car. With this amount of energy, the difference between the standard tariff and the two-zone night tariff can bring savings of up to 15,000–20,000 forints per year – simply depending on when you plug in the charger. So the question – how much does 1 kWh cost? – matters a great deal.
In Hungary, you currently encounter five types of tariffs in residential electricity supply: A1, A2, B, H, and B GEO. If you regularly read the Voltie blog, you have certainly come across charging tips – now we will go over what each tariff is good for, and which one you should choose if you also charge an electric car at home.
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According to the residential base tariff, the price of 1 kWh of electricity is approximately 36–37 HUF. However, this price is subject to a condition: it applies within the government-regulated discounted consumption quota, which is 2,523 kWh per year. If you exceed this quota, the price of electricity can nearly double – which is particularly important to consider if you also charge an electric vehicle.
The exact price, therefore, depends on several factors:
• which tariff you are on,
• whether you consume electricity during the day or at night,
• whether you stay within the annual discounted quota.
You can find details about the current official tariffs and consumer rights on the website of the MEKH (Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority).
Currently, five tariffs are available in residential electricity services: A1, A2, B, H, and B GEO. Each prices electricity differently and is recommended for different purposes. Let's look at them one by one!
If you also own an electric car, the A1 and A2 tariffs come into consideration – these are available to you at all times. A1 stands out for its simplicity, while A2 is particularly favorable for overnight charging, if you have the opportunity to plug in the charging cable in the evening and start the morning with a full battery.
From the relevant article on Voltie's blog, you can learn in detail when, how much, and how it is worth charging at home. And on the Voltie website, you will find smart charging solutions that can even automatically schedule charging for off-peak hours – without any extra effort.
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Summary: calculate your electricity consumption wisely!
So, to the question – how much is the price of 1 kWh? – the answer is: it depends on which tariff you are on, when you consume, and what you use the energy for. In the basic case, you can calculate with about 36–37 HUF/kWh, but it is worth considering whether the dual-zone tariff could be a better alternative for you – especially if you also charge an electric car at home.
Take a look around the Voltie website, where you will find further tips and solutions for charging so that electricity consumption is no longer a mystery to you.
