SEVR EV Portable Charger (10A)
Type 210 A max2.3 kW~13 km/h4.5 mIP66
Plug in on a timer and your car charges in the cheap hours.
$183.99Lowest price in Australia · free shipping · 3-year warranty
Add to cartAt 28c/kWh, driving 200 km a week adds about $43 a month (about $129 a quarter) to your electricity bill. On a 10c overnight EV plan, about $15 a month. The same driving in a petrol car using 7 L/100 km costs about $115 a month in fuel.
- Formula: km per month × 0.18 kWh/km × your c/kWh ÷ 100.
- Biggest lever: when you charge. Off-peak or solar can cut it by two-thirds.
- No new hardware needed: the SEVR 10A portable charger on a schedule does it.
- Per 100 km: $4.98 at 28c vs $13.30 in petrol.
By distance and rate
Extra on your bill per month
| Driving | 35c/kWh | 28c/kWh | 18c/kWh | 10c/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 km a week (433 km a month) | $26.96 | $21.57 | $13.87 | $7.70 |
| 200 km a week (867 km a month) | $53.93 | $43.14 | $27.73 | $15.41 |
| 300 km a week (1,300 km a month) | $80.89 | $64.71 | $41.60 | $23.11 |
| 400 km a week (1,733 km a month) | $107.85 | $86.28 | $55.47 | $30.81 |
| 600 km a week (2,600 km a month) | $161.78 | $129.42 | $83.20 | $46.22 |
Keep it down
Four ways to shrink the increase
- Charge off-peak. Set a schedule in the car.
- Charge from solar in the middle of the day. How.
- Compare EV plans. Several retailers offer cheap overnight rates for EV owners.
- Drive smoothly. Highway speed and hard acceleration raise kWh per km.
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DetailsQuestions
Frequently asked
How much does an electric car add to an electricity bill?
About $43 a month for 200 km a week at 28c/kWh, or about $15 on a 10c overnight plan.
Will charging an EV double my power bill?
Usually not. A typical household uses 15–20 kWh a day; an average commute adds about 6–8 kWh a day.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV at night?
On a time-of-use or EV plan, yes, often by half or more. On a flat rate, it costs the same any time.
How do I see how much my EV uses?
Most EVs show kWh added in the app or on the dash. Multiply by your rate. Some retailers' apps show hourly usage too.
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