Motorists in St. Petersburg spend less on charging electric vehicles than Muscovites. The average tariff at DC charging stations in the Northern Capital is 19.9 rubles per kWh, while in Moscow it is 21.38 rubles. This was reported by the Association of Manufacturers and Operators of Electric Charging Stations (APOE).
In 2025, the situation was different: the tariff in St. Petersburg remained at 18 rubles per kWh, and in Moscow – 16.8 rubles. The price is formed based on regional electricity tariffs and operators' cost structures, said Armen Safaryan, Chairman of APOE.
The charging infrastructure in Moscow was built more and earlier than in St. Petersburg, when the cost of technological connection was preferential, and accordingly, the average prices were lower than in St. Petersburg.
With the growth of the electric vehicle fleet in Moscow, operators are forced to replace old electric charging stations (EZS) with more powerful ones, and this involves capital expenditures, which ultimately affects tariffs, he added.
According to Safaryan, in 2025, the number of DC stations in St. Petersburg increased to 261, and in Moscow – to 594. And now, instead of single EZS, operators most often install charging hubs. This increases the throughput of the electric vehicle infrastructure, he concluded.
