Cost to charge an electric car in Colombia (2026)
As of July 1, 2026, charging an electric car at home in Colombia costs about COP 12,477–COP 16,875 per 100 km (COP 900/kWh, including the ~12% AC charging loss) across the 11 electric models we price — versus about COP 29,306 of petrol for a typical 7 L/100 km car. Home charging only; every model below links to its full cost page.
Per 100 km at home — Colombia
| Electric model | kWh/100km | Per 100 km at home |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Yuan Up (GS) | 12.2 kWh/100km | COP 12,477 |
| BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) | 13 kWh/100km | COP 13,295 |
| Volvo EX30 Core E60 | 13.3 kWh/100km | COP 13,602 |
| GAC Aion UT | 13.5 kWh/100km | COP 13,807 |
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | 14 kWh/100km | COP 14,318 |
| Renault Kwid E-Tech (Techno) | 14.7 kWh/100km | COP 15,034 |
| Kia EV3 (Standard) | 15 kWh/100km | COP 15,341 |
| Tesla Model Y (RWD) | 15.5 kWh/100km | COP 15,852 |
| BYD Dolphin | 15.9 kWh/100km | COP 16,261 |
| MG S5 EV | 16 kWh/100km | COP 16,364 |
| MG4 EV (Standard) | 16.5 kWh/100km | COP 16,875 |
A typical 7 L/100 km petrol car: COP 29,306/100 km.
FAQ
How much does a full charge cost in Colombia?
Roughly COP 40,551–COP 74,455 for the electric models we price in Colombia (battery size × the local home rate, charging loss included) — most drivers top up daily rather than charging 0→100%.
Is charging an EV cheaper than petrol in Colombia?
Per 100 km, home charging costs about COP 12,477–COP 16,875 versus about COP 29,306 of petrol for a typical 7 L/100 km car — at the dated local rates shown above. Whether the EV wins the FULL 5-year cost (purchase, depreciation, insurance) is a different question; each model page shows the honest total.
How much does charging an EV cost per month?
About COP 150,341/month for a typical 12,000 km/year driver at the local average — proportionally more for heavier driving or pricier tariffs.
Does this include public or fast charging?
No — these figures are home charging only. Public and DC fast charging is billed per session by each network, often 2–3× the home rate, and is not in this data.