How much does a 'full tank' of energy cost?

Car Charging By now, we know that transitioning from an internal combustion engine (ICE) car to an electric vehicle (EV) has environmental benefits for both urban ecosystems and air quality, resulting in lower emissions and fine particles.

However, while we have a relatively clear idea of the fuel consumption of gasoline cars, the act of plugging in to charge an electric car may not provide a precise understanding of what happens with an EV. Let's try to clarify this by calculating the consumption of an electric car. We will use data calculated according to the Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), which are European parameters revealing the energy consumption of a car through a series of tests conducted under specific conditions common to all models.

The consumption of an electric car is expressed in kWh/100 km, similar to kilometers per hour but, of course, related to electricity. Each car has a different consumption, just like internal combustion engine cars, which can vary based on factors such as battery capacity, weight, assembly, etc. The average consumption of an electric car is about 13.5 kWh/100 meters, but to determine the overall consumption, factors such as residual charge and battery capacity need to be considered.

Reference is often made to the "20% to 80%" charging range because going below that threshold is not recommended. Assuming an electric car with a medium-sized battery of 50 kWh, to go from 20% to 80%, approximately 30 kWh of electrical energy will be used. Assuming an average range of 400 km, you can cover 8 km per kWh. If the average cost per kWh is 0.50 euros, with 2 euros, you can cover approximately 32 km. Taking into account the price of gasoline, which can currently approach 2 euros per liter or considering service stations with an average consumption of 15 km per liter, the electric vehicle allows you to cover double the distance for the same cost.

At public charging stations, according to Sorgenia data, the average cost can be around 20 euros (ranging from 16 to 31 euros), while home charging, depending on the voltage used, can cost 8-9 euros. This cost can be further reduced if you have access to a photovoltaic system that can channel energy. In comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles, starting from the previously chosen 2 euros, a 'full tank' for an ICE vehicle can range from 50 to 100 euros depending on the car. Even if we adjust the price downwards to 1.80 euros, it is still more affordable than an electric vehicle.

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