Electricity prices Wednesday, 19 Mar 2025

Today's Electricity Prices: A Mix of Free and High Costs

On March 19, 2025, an interesting dynamic in electricity prices across Sweden is presented. During the early morning hours, between 12:00 and 13:59, electricity is practically free. This means it's an excellent time to shower, take a bath, charge the electric car, or even play games on the computer without costing a penny. However, this freedom is short-lived, as prices rise significantly during the afternoon and evening.

Free Electricity: Perfect for Household Activities

During the cheapest hour today, between 12:00 and 12:59, the electricity price is so low that it is practically free to perform regular household activities. A shower that typically consumes 4 kWh costs nothing, as does a bath that consumes 6 kWh. The dishwasher, which consumes 1 kWh, can also be run at no cost, and charging an electric car with 60 kWh of energy is completely free. Even playing games on a computer that consumes 500 Wh costs nothing during this hour.

Afternoon and Evening: The Most Expensive Hours

The afternoon and evening tell a different story. Between 18:00 and 18:59, the electricity price peaks at 131 öre per kWh. During this hour, a bath costs 924 öre, and charging an electric car can cost as much as 9243 öre. Running the dishwasher costs 231 öre, and even playing games on the computer costs 77 öre. These prices highlight the importance of planning energy-intensive activities for cheaper hours.

Tomorrow's Electricity Prices: A Brief Overview

Tomorrow, March 20, 2025, electricity prices are expected to be somewhat more stable but still with peaks during the afternoon and evening. The cheapest hour is between 11:00 and 11:59 with a price of 8.91 öre per kWh, while the most expensive hour is between 18:00 and 18:59 with a price of 154 öre per kWh. This means that even tomorrow, it is wise to plan energy-intensive activities for the cheaper hours.

Curiosity: Year-Round with the Lowest Electricity Price

Interestingly, if we had the lowest electricity price of today throughout the year, it would only cost 2 kronor to heat a standard house of 160 square meters. With today's highest electricity price, the same heating would cost a staggering 27,731 kronor. This comparison shows how significant electricity prices can impact household finances in the long run.

Summary

Today's electricity prices offer both opportunities and challenges for households in Sweden. With free electricity during certain hours, it is a perfect time to perform energy-intensive activities, while the more expensive hours require more thought and planning. Tomorrow looks to follow a similar pattern, giving consumers reason to continue being strategic in their energy use.