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EV Charging Cost in Ontario: 2026 Rates and Real Savings

Charging a typical EV at home in Ontario costs about $303 a year for 20,000 km, versus $2783 for the same distance in an average gas SUV — a 89% fuel saving. Ontario EV owners on time-of-use rates save the most by charging after 7 p.m. — and the Ultra-Low Overnight tier makes Ontario one of the cheapest provinces in Canada to charge an EV.

Ontario electricity rates at a glance

Rate type ¢/kWh Annual cost (20,000 km, avg EV)
Home — off-peak8.7¢$303
Home — mid-peak12.2¢$425
Home — on-peak17.2¢$599
Public DC fast charge35–62¢$1,217–$2,156
Gas SUV equivalent142¢/L$2783

Rate regime: Time-of-use with an optional Ultra-Low Overnight plan (about 2.8¢/kWh overnight) for EV owners and shift workers. Rates are approximate 2026 residential prices including delivery where flat — check your utility bill for exact figures.

Annual home-charging cost by EV (Ontario)

Vehicle kWh/100 km Annual home cost vs gas SUV
Tesla Model 3/Y 15.5 $270 −90%
Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 $296 −89%
Kia EV6 17.2 $299 −89%
Chevrolet Equinox EV 17.8 $310 −89%
Ford Mustang Mach-E 18.1 $315 −89%

Assumes 20,000 km/year, home charging at the 8.7¢/kWh off-peak rate, and a 9.8 L/100 km gas SUV at 142¢/L.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to charge an EV in Ontario?

Charging a typical EV (17.4 kWh/100 km) for 20,000 km a year in Ontario costs about $303 at home off-peak rates (8.7¢/kWh), versus roughly $2783 to fuel an average gas SUV at 142¢/litre. That is a 89% saving on fuel.

What is the residential electricity rate regime in Ontario?

Ontario uses time-of-use with an optional ultra-low overnight plan (about 2.8¢/kwh overnight) for ev owners and shift workers. The effective rates used here: 8.7¢/kWh off-peak, 12.2¢/kWh mid-peak, 17.2¢/kWh on-peak.

Is home charging cheaper than public fast charging in Ontario?

Yes. Public DC fast charging in Canada typically costs 35–62¢/kWh — roughly 2 to 4× the 8.7¢/kWh home rate in Ontario. Fast charging is for road trips; home charging is for the daily routine.