Electricity price in Germany per kWh
Price per kWh · 2026 H1
0.362 €
Compared with the EU average
+28%
Rank
2 / 39
1 = most expensive
Households in Germany paid 0.362 € per kWh in the first half of 2026, including all taxes and levies. That is down 10% on the second half of 2023.
Price history
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| Half-year | €/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2026 H1 | 0.3618 |
| 2025 H2 | 0.3869 |
| 2025 H1 | 0.3835 |
| 2024 H2 | 0.3943 |
| 2024 H1 | 0.3951 |
| 2023 H2 | 0.4020 |
What appliances cost to run in Germany
Median label consumption of each category on the EU register.
| Appliance | kWh / yr | Germany | European Union |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioners | 347 | €126 | €98 |
| Dishwashers | 213 | €77 | €60 |
| Fridges & freezers | 187 | €68 | €53 |
| Tumble dryers | 186 | €67 | €53 |
| Washing machines | 108 | €39 | €31 |
| Ovens | 77 | €28 | €22 |
| TVs & monitors | 61 | €22 | €17 |
| Range hoods | 53 | €19 | €15 |