Public fast charging in Germany ranges roughly from 45 ct/kWh to over 90 ct/kWh. We explain what drives these differences and how to keep your charging bill in check.
Home vs. public charging
- Home: 25–35 ct/kWh depending on your electricity tariff.
- AC public: 40–60 ct/kWh – good for longer stops.
- DC fast charging: 45–90 ct/kWh – fastest but priciest.
- Ad-hoc without a card: often 20–30 % more expensive.
Charging cards and apps compared
A good charging card or app unlocks better prices across many operators. Popular options include:
- EnBW mobility+
- Shell Recharge / NewMotion
- Tesla roaming (for non-Tesla too)
- ChargingTimePay – our own card with transparent pricing
How ChargingTime helps you save
ChargingTime compares all these options for you. Add your cards to the app and we show which one is cheapest at each charging park, right on the map.
