Electricity prices Saturday, 8 Mar 2025

Electricity Prices Today: Free Energy Overnight

Today, March 8, 2025, electricity prices in Sweden are remarkably low during the early hours of the night. Between midnight and 05:00, it is actually free to use electricity. This means you can shower, bathe, charge your car, or play games without any cost during these hours. Especially for those with electric cars, this is a golden opportunity to charge the car completely free and even get paid for it.

Most Expensive Hours of the Day

After the free night, electricity prices start to rise. Between 18:00 and 19:00, prices peak at 33 öre per kWh. During this hour, it costs 843 öre to fill a bathtub and 8439 öre to charge an electric car with 60 kWh. The dishwasher costs 210 öre and playing games on the computer costs 70 öre.

Tomorrow's Electricity Prices: A Significant Increase Awaits

Tomorrow, March 9, 2025, electricity prices are expected to rise significantly. During most hours, prices will be above today's peak levels, with a highest rate of 141 öre per kWh between 18:00 and 19:00. This means it will cost considerably more to use energy-intensive appliances during these hours. For example, it will cost 8479 öre to charge an electric car during the most expensive hour.

Tips for Saving Money

To minimize your electricity bill, it is wise to schedule energy-intensive activities during the cheaper hours. Feel free to charge your electric car and run the dishwasher during the free hours of the night. Even though tomorrow's prices are rising, there is still an opportunity to save by postponing energy-intensive activities to early morning hours or late evenings.

Interesting Trivia about Electricity Prices

If the lowest electricity price had been constant throughout the year, it would have cost -103 kronor to heat a normal-sized house of 160 sqm. This is a fascinating thought that shows how dynamic electricity prices can be and the importance of taking advantage of the cheapest hours to save money.