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

Prices change often and differ by network, app and payment method. These figures are sourced and dated. Use them to compare, then check the live price in the operator's app before you plug in. Last checked 31 October 2026.

Typical prices per kWh (July 2026)

Type of charging	Average	Range across operators	Cheapest tariff found
Home (residential average)	about 0.25	not given	-
Public AC (slow)	0.63	0.53 to 0.84	0.25
Public DC fast	0.74	0.61 to 0.81	0.39
Ultra-fast (above 150 kW)	0.74	0.54 to 0.90	0.30 (Tesla Superchargers)

Prices in euro per kWh. Public charging figures come from the monthly Osservatorio of Adiconsum and TariffEV, as reported by Quotidiano Motori on 7 August 2026. The home figure is quoted there without a source. Public charging costs roughly two to three times more than charging at home, which is why a long trip costs more than people expect.

Examples from specific networks (autumn 2026)

Network	With the app or RFID	With a card at the charger	Notes
Electra (150 kW and up)	0.69	0.79	App is free. Prices include VAT.
IONITY (150 kW and up)	0.80	0.85 (Direct tariff)	Card by contactless or QR code.
Ewiva	not stated	0.80 flat	Contactless tariff from 1 August 2026, no time bands, no app needed.
Tesla Supercharger, non-Tesla car	see the Tesla app	-	Reported about 0.10 euro more per kWh than for Tesla owners, unless you take a membership (a 9.99 euro a month plan was reported).
Free To X	see the app	price shown at the charger	Card terminal at its stations.

Other networks (Enel X Way, A2A, Plenitude, Atlante, Be Charge and more) publish prices mainly in their apps, and we could not find a current, citable figure for them. We prefer to show no number than a guess.

Why the same charger can have different prices

The app, the RFID card, a roaming card and a bank card can all have different prices at the same charger.
Paying by card at the charger is usually 5 to 10 cents per kWh more, and one report says up to 40 percent more at some operators.
Some networks charge idle fees when the charge is finished and the site is busy.
Prices can depend on time of day, power level and whether you have a membership.

Ways to spend less

Install the operator's app for the networks you will use most, instead of paying by card every time.
Compare prices in a comparison app such as TariffEV before a long trip.
Charge to 80 percent at fast chargers and move on. The last part of a charge is slow, so stopping at 80 percent saves time.
If your hotel has a charger, ask about the price. It can be lower than a fast charger, but it is slow.

Check the live price and tell us what you paid

Every listing in this directory says to confirm the price in the operator's app. If you have charged somewhere, rate the price from 1 to 5 stars on its page. That helps the next driver more than any table.

Sources

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