United Kingdom electricity rate 2026: £0.25/kWh

Reference rate used on this site for estimates: £ 0.247/kWh (GBP). U.S. appliance calculators still default to USD and EIA-style U.S. averages; this page documents non-U.S. retail context.

Source: Ofgem (Static fallback pending live API integration) · Updated 2026-03-27

Sample monthly cost at this rate (top appliances)

Illustrative — same wattage assumptions as U.S. pages, priced at United Kingdom rate.

• Space heater ~£ 66.61/mo
• Air conditioner (central) ~£ 66.61/mo
• Refrigerator ~£ 26.64/mo
• Electric dryer ~£ 22.20/mo
• Electric water heater ~£ 99.91/mo
• Pool pump ~£ 88.81/mo
• Window AC unit ~£ 59.21/mo
• EV charger (Level 2) ~£ 106.57/mo
• Heat pump ~£ 148.02/mo
• Hot tub ~£ 99.91/mo
• Dishwasher ~£ 8.88/mo
• Microwave ~£ 2.66/mo
• Electric oven ~£ 22.20/mo
• Electric stove ~£ 14.80/mo
• Air fryer ~£ 3.33/mo
• Coffee maker ~£ 3.33/mo
• Mini fridge ~£ 15.99/mo
• Chest freezer ~£ 35.52/mo
• Upright freezer ~£ 35.52/mo
• Toaster oven ~£ 1.78/mo