Electricity Prices Today and Tomorrow
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Sweden's electricity prices by hour and bidding area.
The prices shown on Statsskuld.se/elpris are the average spot price per electricity price area on the Nordpool electricity exchange. All prices are presented without electricity tax, VAT, any surcharges, fees for electricity certificates or electricity network costs. The price is based on the current exchange rate taken from the Riksbank, rounding errors may occur. Prices are updated every day at 13:00.
Electricity price
We collect hourly prices for electricity in Sweden's different areas directly from the Nordpool electricity exchange. These prices, which are originally quoted in Euro, are converted into Swedish kronor using the current exchange rate from the Riksbank. It is important to note that the prices quoted do not include additional costs such as electricity certificates, surcharges, energy tax, VAT or fees for the electricity network.
What does what cost right now, on average
Shower
The cost of a shower is calculated based on the energy required to heat 100 litres of water ~4kWh.
1.15 kr
Bath
A bathtub holds about 150 litres of water, and ~6 kWh of energy is needed to heat the water.
1.72 kr
Dishwasher
A dishwasher and washing machine consume approximately ~1.5kWh of energy per wash.
0.43 kr
Charge electric car
An electric car has a battery of about 40-100kWh, our calculation is based on charging 60kWh.
17.19 kr
Gaming
A powerful gaming computer including screen consumes about 0.3-0.5kWh per hour played.
0.14 kr
Heating
Heating a well-insulated house of 150 m² requires about 18000kWh per year (120kWh/sqm).
5 157.09 krThe cost of electricity in a household can vary considerably and is affected by several decisive factors. These include the types of household appliances used and their energy efficiency, your personal usage pattern, the size of your home and current electricity prices, which vary according to your geographic location and time.
In most Swedish households, the average electricity price for the current month is charged. If you have an hourly pricing system, it can be beneficial to optimize your electricity consumption by time of day. The electricity price can vary significantly from hour to hour and can affect your electricity costs in the long term. Being aware of these factors can help you manage and reduce your electricity costs effectively.
Richard Andersson - Mon, 21 Apr 2025 - 13:01
Electricity Prices in Sweden: An Overview for April 21 and 22, 2025
Today, on April 21, 2025, electricity prices have varied significantly throughout the day. The cheapest hour occurred between 14:00 and 14:59 with a price of 9 öre per kWh. The most expensive hour was between 22:00 and 22:59, where the price soared to a whopping 133 öre per kWh.
Free Energy During the Cheapest Hour
For those looking to take advantage of the low electricity prices today, it’s an excellent time to take a bath, shower, wash dishes, charge the electric car, or play games on the computer during the cheapest hour. The cost of these activities is actually free between 14:00 and 14:59. With an electricity consumption of 4 kWh for a shower, 6 kWh for a bath, 1 kWh for a dishwash, 60 kWh for charging the car, and 0.5 kWh for gaming, this is a perfect opportunity to save on the electricity bill.
The Most Expensive Hour and Its Costs
During the most expensive hour today, between 22:00 and 22:59, the costs are significantly higher. A bath costs 18 kronor, a dishwash with the dishwasher costs 4 kronor, and charging the electric car costs a staggering 177 kronor. Playing games on the computer costs 1 krona and 47 öre. It is therefore wise to avoid these activities during this time to keep the electricity bill low.
Tomorrow's Electricity Prices: A Forecast for April 22, 2025
Tomorrow, on April 22, 2025, electricity prices are expected to rise sharply compared to today. The cheapest hour will be between 00:00 and 00:59 with a price of 28 öre per kWh, while the most expensive hour occurs between 20:00 and 20:59 with a price of 295 öre per kWh.
Free Energy During Tomorrow's Cheapest Hour
Despite the higher prices tomorrow, there is an opportunity to get free energy between 22:00 and 22:59. During this hour, the electricity price is 0 öre per kWh, which means it is free to shower, bathe, wash dishes, charge the car, or play games on the computer.
Interesting Facts About Electricity Prices
If we had the lowest electricity price all year round, it would have cost nothing to heat a normal-sized house of 160 sqm, with an annual consumption of 18,000 kWh. However, if we had the highest electricity price all year, the cost would have been a staggering 53,025 kronor.
Summary
Electricity prices in Sweden show significant variations both today and tomorrow. By planning electricity consumption around the cheapest hours, one can save considerable amounts on the electricity bill. It is important to be aware of when these hours occur to take advantage of the lower prices.
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| Time | Today (öre/kWh) | Tomorrow (öre/kWh) | Direction |
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| 00:00 -> 00:59 | 28.16 öre/kWh | 27.67 öre/kWh | |
| 01:00 -> 01:59 | 24.76 öre/kWh | 28.51 öre/kWh | |
| 02:00 -> 02:59 | 26.61 öre/kWh | 38.20 öre/kWh | |
| 03:00 -> 03:59 | 12.21 öre/kWh | 44.65 öre/kWh | |
| 04:00 -> 04:59 | 26.24 öre/kWh | 52.27 öre/kWh | |
| 05:00 -> 05:59 | 26.80 öre/kWh | 61.79 öre/kWh | |
| 06:00 -> 06:59 | 27.60 öre/kWh | 61.99 öre/kWh | |
| 07:00 -> 07:59 | 27.48 öre/kWh | 148.48 öre/kWh | |
| 08:00 -> 08:59 | 28.10 öre/kWh | 186.64 öre/kWh | |
| 09:00 -> 09:59 | 28.06 öre/kWh | 126.50 öre/kWh | |
| 10:00 -> 10:59 | 21.25 öre/kWh | 106.76 öre/kWh | |
| 11:00 -> 11:59 | 19.85 öre/kWh | 100.93 öre/kWh | |
| 12:00 -> 12:59 | 14.02 öre/kWh | 91.49 öre/kWh | |
| 13:00 -> 13:59 | 9.69 öre/kWh | 73.72 öre/kWh | |
| 14:00 -> 14:59 | 9.12 öre/kWh | 80.34 öre/kWh | |
| 15:00 -> 15:59 | 10.85 öre/kWh | 88.09 öre/kWh | |
| 16:00 -> 16:59 | 28.57 öre/kWh | 94.10 öre/kWh | |
| 17:00 -> 17:59 | 29.56 öre/kWh | 111.30 öre/kWh | |
| 18:00 -> 18:59 | 41.56 öre/kWh | 135.42 öre/kWh | |
| 19:00 -> 19:59 | 40.73 öre/kWh | 213.79 öre/kWh | |
| 20:00 -> 20:59 | 36.50 öre/kWh | 294.58 öre/kWh | |
| 21:00 -> 21:59 | 28.65 öre/kWh | 172.06 öre/kWh | |
| 22:00 -> 22:59 | 133.50 öre/kWh | 0.00 öre/kWh | |
| 23:00 -> 23:59 | 24.75 öre/kWh | 115.67 öre/kWh |
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