The first days of the new year 2023 surprised electric vehicle drivers as the price of a liter of gasoline and kWh have nearly equalized.
The previous price 5 HRK/kWh or 0.66 euros is no longer considered expensive as the price of one kWh of electricity at public charging stations in Croatia has surged to as much as 8.59 HRK, or 1.14 euros. This price applies to fast charging with a power of up to 150 kW, but the price is identical at stations offering 50 kW as well, according to HAK.
There are still some locations where a more favorable charging price of 0.31 euros or 2.44 HRK can be found, also for 50 kW DC charging. It should also be noted that these prices do not apply to chargers on highways where the price could be higher than in populated areas and cities.
As the price of one kilowatt approaches the price of a liter of gasoline, the question of the cost-effectiveness of charging at public stations and traveling outside one’s residence with an electric vehicle arises. Considering an average consumption of 15 kWh of electricity and 7 liters for thermal engines, we arrive at the following results.
Driving a distance of 100 kilometers on gasoline will cost you 9.31 euros or 70.15 HRK, on diesel 10.29 euros or 77.53 HRK. If you charge the battery at home, with a night tariff price of about 0.08 euros (about 0.60 HRK) per kWh, traveling 100 kilometers will only cost 9 HRK or 1.19 euros. Charging at a public charger with a price of 4 HRK (0.53 euros) will ultimately cost 60 HRK (7.96 euros). If you happen to use a charger priced at 8.59 HRK (1.14 euros), in that case, you will pay 128.85 HRK (17.10 euros) for 100 kilometers traveled, explains HAK.
