EV electricity rates by province
Wherever you live in Canada, charging at home is cheap, from under $1 to about $2 per 100 km. Your province sets the exact price.
Checked 24 Oct 2026
Energy prices
See the numbers
| Rate | ¢/kWh | Per 100 km at 18 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Québec, Hydro-Québec Rate D (first block) | 7.065¢ | $1.27 |
| BC Hydro step 1 | 11.87¢ | $2.14 |
| Ontario Ultra-Low Overnight, off-peak (from Nov 1, 2026) | 3.7¢ | $0.67 |
| Ontario Time-of-Use, off-peak (from Nov 1, 2026) | 9.1¢ | $1.64 |
Sources: Hydro-Québec rates; BC Hydro residential rates; Ontario Energy Board RPP prices (from Nov 1, 2026). Ontario RPP prices cover energy only; delivery and regulatory charges come on top. Ontario’s Ultra-Low Overnight plan has an on-peak price of 37.7¢, so it only pays off if you shift load overnight.
Alberta and other deregulated markets: retail prices vary by provider. Check your current bill.
About sales tax
Canadian prices on this page are shown as published. Pump prices include fuel taxes and GST/HST; electricity rates are usually quoted before GST, HST or PST, which vary by province (5% GST up to 15% HST), so we don't split them out. Check your bill or the charger app for the tax that applies to you.
Sources and dates
- Hydro-Québec Rate D: first block / above: www.hydroquebec.com (from 1 Apr 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026)
- BC Hydro residential step 1 / step 2: www.bchydro.com (from 1 Apr 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026)
- Ontario RPP Ultra-Low Overnight off-peak / on-peak: www.oeb.ca (from 1 Nov 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026)
- Ontario RPP Time-of-Use off-peak: www.oeb.ca (from 1 Nov 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026)
Compare public charger prices: Prices change, check before you charge. The price shown in the operator’s app or on the charger is the one you pay.