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Electricity contract sähköautoilijalle 2026
Home charging an electric car typically increases household electricity consumption by 3,000-7,000 kWh per year depending on the kilometres driven. The average Finn drives 15,000-20,000 km per year, which means around 3,000-4,000 kWh of additional consumption. A spot-priced contract combined with night-time charging brings a significant saving.
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Typical consumption
3,000-7,000 kWh/yr
Heating method
Home charging (3.6-22 kW), public fast charging
Recommended contract
Spot price
Which electricity contract suits sähköautoilijalle?
Spot price
A spot-priced contract is an EV driver's best friend. The price of night-time charging is typically 1-5 cents/kWh, while the same electricity during the day can cost 10-20 cents/kWh. With a timer, the saving is automatic.
Fixed electricity contract
A fixed contract does not take advantage of night-time charging because the price is the same around the clock. An EV driver misses a significant savings opportunity by choosing a fixed contract.
Estimated annual cost - sähköautoilija
The estimate is based on average consumption (5,000 kWh/yr). The spot-price estimate is based on a 12-month average price of 7.5 c/kWh (incl. VAT).
Spot (Aalto Energia)
~400 EUR/yr
incl. spot 7.5 c/kWh + margin
Fixed (Vihreä Älyenergia)
~530 EUR/yr
fixed total price
Saving tips - sähköautoilija
- Always charge at night between 01:00 and 06:00 - spot-priced electricity is at its cheapest, saving up to 80%
- Use a charging timer or a smart charger that optimises the price automatically
- Preheat the car while plugged into mains power in winter - saves 10-20% of battery capacity
- Use public fast charging only on trips - home charging is 5-10x cheaper
- Consider solar panels: in summer the car charges essentially with free solar energy
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does charging an electric car use?
On average 15-20 kWh per 100 km. If you drive 15,000 km per year, home charging uses about 2,500-3,500 kWh. In winter, consumption is 20-40% higher because of the cold battery and heating.
Which electricity contract suits an EV driver?
A spot-priced contract is almost always the best choice. Night-time charging between 01:00 and 06:00 is often a fraction of daytime prices. Automatic charging timers make optimisation easy.
How much does home charging an electric car cost?
With a spot-priced contract, night-time charging typically costs 2-5 cents/kWh (with the margin). For 15,000 km of driving that means around 60-150 euros per year in electricity costs. With a fixed contract the cost is 200-400 euros.
Is fast charging or home charging worthwhile?
Home charging is clearly cheaper: 3-8 cents/kWh versus 25-50 cents/kWh for fast charging. Fast charging is only worth using on trips. A home charging point pays for itself in less than a year.
How do I optimise EV charging with a spot-priced contract?
Schedule charging to start at night between 01:00 and 05:00, when electricity is at its cheapest. Most EVs and chargers have a built-in timer. Some charging systems optimise automatically based on the spot price.
Do I need to change the electricity contract because of the EV?
Not necessarily, but it is worthwhile. If you have an expensive fixed contract, charging the EV can needlessly cost hundreds of euros extra per year. Spot-priced electricity + night-time charging brings the largest saving.