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Danish electricity tax (elafgift) and EV refunds

The electricity tax (elafgift) has been the biggest single item on the Danish electricity bill. In 2026 and 2027 it has almost disappeared, which is why charging at home is extra cheap right now.

By Allan Noer · 1 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

2026 and 2027

The electricity tax has been temporarily cut to 0.8 øre (DKK 0.008)/kWh in 2026 and 2027. Before, it was around DKK 0.72/kWh. Including VAT, electricity is therefore about DKK 0.90 cheaper per kWh than in 2025.

From 2028

According to the plan, the tax rises again in 2028, to around DKK 0.727/kWh at today's prices. This has not been finally adopted. The price guide can calculate with both rates, so you can see the difference.

Refund for electric cars

If you charge the car through a home charger from a registered EV operator, most of the electricity tax can be refunded. Then you only pay DKK 0.004/kWh. The scheme runs until the end of 2030. The operator, not you, applies for the refund, and it is normally deducted in the price.

What does it mean for you?

Right now the refund means almost nothing, because the tax is already low.
From 2028 it can make a big difference. Ask whether your home charger gives a refund.
Without a refund, the price per kWh at home rises by around DKK 0.90 in 2028.
What does power cost at home?Electricity price, grid tariff and taxes hour by hour, for your grid company.Home charging

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