Ireland electricity running costs
Electricity in Ireland costs about 40.42c/kWh (Eurostat, 2025-S2). At that rate, boiling a kettle costs ~6.1c, a tumble-dryer cycle ~€1.52, running a fridge-freezer for a day ~€1.46, and a full home charge of a Tesla Model 3 RWD (60 kWh) about €26.95.
Source: Eurostat, "Electricity prices for household consumers" (dataset nrg_pc_204), consumption band DC (2 500–4 999 kWh/year), all taxes and levies included, EUR per kWh, 2025-S2 — https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nrg_pc_204/ (CC BY 4.0). Figure period 2025-S2. Updated June 2026.
Ireland electricity: 40.42c/kWh — +40% vs the EU-27 average. Published by Eurostat for 2025-S2. See the full Ireland price page →
What it costs to run 34 appliances in Ireland
At Ireland's electricity unit rate of 40.42c/kWh. "Per typical use" applies an indicative run time for each appliance; "per hour" is the cost of one hour of use.
| Appliance | Power | Typical use | Cost per use | Cost per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric shower | 9,000 W | 0.17 h | 61.8c | €3.64 |
| Immersion heater | 3,000 W | 1 h | €1.21 | €1.21 |
| Kettle | 3,000 W | 0.05 h | 6.1c | €1.21 |
| Tumble dryer | 2,500 W | 1.5 h | €1.52 | €1.01 |
| Electric heater | 2,500 W | 3 h | €3.03 | €1.01 |
| Oven | 2,100 W | 1 h | 84.9c | 84.9c |
| Washing machine | 2,100 W | 1.5 h | €1.27 | 84.9c |
| Oil-filled radiator | 2,000 W | 4 h | €3.23 | 80.8c |
| Hairdryer | 2,000 W | 0.17 h | 13.7c | 80.8c |
| Hob (electric ring) | 2,000 W | 0.5 h | 40.4c | 80.8c |
| Dishwasher | 1,800 W | 2 h | €1.46 | 72.8c |
| Grill | 1,500 W | 0.33 h | 20.0c | 60.6c |
| Iron | 1,500 W | 0.5 h | 30.3c | 60.6c |
| Air fryer | 1,500 W | 0.5 h | 30.3c | 60.6c |
| Coffee machine | 1,200 W | 0.1 h | 4.9c | 48.5c |
| Toaster | 1,000 W | 0.05 h | 2.0c | 40.4c |
| Microwave | 1,000 W | 0.1 h | 4.0c | 40.4c |
| Vacuum cleaner | 900 W | 0.5 h | 18.2c | 36.4c |
| Slow cooker | 250 W | 8 h | 80.8c | 10.1c |
| Dehumidifier | 500 W | 6 h | €1.21 | 20.2c |
| Towel rail | 450 W | 2 h | 36.4c | 18.2c |
| Plasma TV | 350 W | 4 h | 56.6c | 14.1c |
| Fridge-freezer | 150 W | 24 h | €1.46 | 6.1c |
| Electric blanket | 150 W | 1 h | 6.1c | 6.1c |
| Fridge | 100 W | 24 h | 97.0c | 4.0c |
| Chest freezer | 100 W | 24 h | 97.0c | 4.0c |
| Desktop PC | 140 W | 4 h | 22.6c | 5.7c |
| LCD TV | 120 W | 4 h | 19.4c | 4.9c |
| Games console | 120 W | 2 h | 9.7c | 4.9c |
| Laptop | 50 W | 4 h | 8.1c | 2.0c |
| TV box / DVD player | 40 W | 4 h | 6.5c | 1.6c |
| Extractor fan | 20 W | 1 h | 0.8c | 0.8c |
| Broadband router | 10 W | 24 h | 9.7c | 0.4c |
| Phone charger | 5 W | 2 h | 0.4c | 0.2c |
Wattages are typical/indicative — real appliances vary by model. Source: Heatable — How much energy do appliances use (typical ratings; draws on Energy Saving Trust / Centre for Sustainable Energy). Running cost = (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × 40.42c/kWh.
EV home charging cost in Ireland
Cost of a full home charge for popular EVs, at Ireland's unit rate of 40.42c/kWh. Full charge ≈ (useable battery kWh ÷ 0.9) × unit rate.
| EV | Useable battery | Full home charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | 60 kWh | €26.95 |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | 60 kWh | €26.95 |
| Nissan Leaf (Standard Range, 52 kWh) | 52.9 kWh | €23.76 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 (58 kWh) | 58 kWh | €26.05 |
| MG MG4 (Long Range, 64 kWh) | 61.7 kWh | €27.71 |
| Kia EV6 (Standard Range) | 60 kWh | €26.95 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | €35.93 |
| BYD Dolphin (60.4 kWh) | 60.48 kWh | €27.16 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech (52 kWh) | 52 kWh | €23.35 |
| Polestar 2 Long Range | 79 kWh | €35.48 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E (Extended Range RWD) | 88 kWh | €39.52 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Electric (54 kWh) | 50.8 kWh | €22.81 |
Useable battery capacities from EV Database — Useable battery capacity of full electric vehicles (cheatsheet). Home-charge cost assumes 0.9 AC charging efficiency. Public charging is priced separately.
Ireland energy running costs — FAQ
How much does electricity cost in Ireland?
Electricity in Ireland costs about 40.42c/kWh as of 2025-S2, per Eurostat, "Electricity prices for household consumers" (dataset nrg_pc_204), consumption band DC (2 500–4 999 kWh/year), all taxes and levies included, EUR per kWh, 2025-S2 — https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nrg_pc_204/ (CC BY 4.0). (Our owned dataset for Ireland publishes the unit rate; any fixed daily/standing charge varies by supplier and is not included here.)
What does it cost to run appliances in Ireland?
Cost to run = (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × the unit rate (40.42c/kWh). For example, a 2,000 W appliance run for one hour costs about 80.8c in Ireland. The table on this page lists 34 common appliances at this rate.
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Ireland?
A full home charge ≈ (useable battery kWh ÷ 0.9 charging efficiency) × 40.42c/kWh. A Tesla Model 3 RWD (60 kWh useable) costs about €26.95 to charge fully at home in Ireland.
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Sources & method
The Ireland electricity unit rate is from Eurostat, "Electricity prices for household consumers" (dataset nrg_pc_204), consumption band DC (2 500–4 999 kWh/year), all taxes and levies included, EUR per kWh, 2025-S2 — https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nrg_pc_204/ (CC BY 4.0). Appliance power ratings are from Heatable — How much energy do appliances use (typical ratings; draws on Energy Saving Trust / Centre for Sustainable Energy); EV useable-battery capacities from EV Database — Useable battery capacity of full electric vehicles (cheatsheet). Appliance and EV figures are physical product properties applied at Ireland's real unit rate — running cost = (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × unit rate, and a full EV charge ≈ (useable kWh ÷ 0.9) × unit rate. Eurostat · Appliance ratings · EV Database.