⚡️ Electricity prices 🇨🇭 Lausanne CH ⚡️
Electricity price in Lausanne is 0.111 CHF /kWh right now.
Hourly day-ahead electricity prices for Lausanne reflect supply and demand across the Switzerland zone. The cheapest window today opens around 14:00 at € 0.0870 /kWh.
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Today's average
0.121 CHF€ 0.1316 /kWh
▲ 57% vs yesterday
Right now (09:00)
0.111 CHF€ 0.1200 /kWh
Cheapest hour (14:00)
0.080 CHF€ 0.0870 /kWh
Most expensive (20:00)
0.175 CHF€ 0.1900 /kWh
Tomorrow's day-ahead prices: published 12:00–13:00 CEST.
Price comparison — Lausanne
| Period | Average | vs today |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 0.121 CHF€ 0.1316 /kWh | — |
| Yesterday | 0.077 CHF€ 0.0837 /kWh | ▼ 36% |
| Last 7 days | 0.096 CHF€ 0.1038 /kWh | ▼ 21% |
| Last 30 days | 0.090 CHF€ 0.0971 /kWh | ▼ 26% |
| Current month | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0962 /kWh | ▼ 27% |
| Previous month | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | ▼ 23% |
| Same month last year | 0.084 CHF€ 0.0911 /kWh | ▼ 31% |
Monthly cost estimate for an average household using 5 000 kWh/year (~417 kWh/month) at this rate: 50.57 CHF / month (606.85 CHF / year wholesale, before taxes and grid fees).
Today's hourly prices — Lausanne
| Hour (CEST) | CHF/MWh€/MWh | CHF/kWh€/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 02:00 | 114.74 CHF€ 124.41 | 0.115 CHF€ 0.1244 |
| 03:00 | 114.25 CHF€ 123.88 | 0.114 CHF€ 0.1239 |
| 04:00 | 114.88 CHF€ 124.56 | 0.115 CHF€ 0.1246 |
| 05:00 | 124.69 CHF€ 135.20 | 0.125 CHF€ 0.1352 |
| 06:00 | 133.73 CHF€ 145.00 | 0.134 CHF€ 0.1450 |
| 07:00 | 136.14 CHF€ 147.61 | 0.136 CHF€ 0.1476 |
| 08:00 | 126.11 CHF€ 136.73 | 0.126 CHF€ 0.1367 |
| 09:00 | 110.69 CHF€ 120.02 | 0.111 CHF€ 0.1200 |
| 10:00 | 107.68 CHF€ 116.75 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1168 |
| 11:00 | 102.02 CHF€ 110.61 | 0.102 CHF€ 0.1106 |
| 12:00 | 82.65 CHF€ 89.61 | 0.083 CHF€ 0.0896 |
| 13:00 | 82.09 CHF€ 89.01 | 0.082 CHF€ 0.0890 |
| 14:00 ← cheapest | 80.24 CHF€ 87.00 | 0.080 CHF€ 0.0870 |
| 15:00 | 102.66 CHF€ 111.31 | 0.103 CHF€ 0.1113 |
| 16:00 | 107.91 CHF€ 117.00 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1170 |
| 17:00 | 115.71 CHF€ 125.46 | 0.116 CHF€ 0.1255 |
| 18:00 | 131.24 CHF€ 142.30 | 0.131 CHF€ 0.1423 |
| 19:00 | 163.62 CHF€ 177.40 | 0.164 CHF€ 0.1774 |
| 20:00 ← peak | 175.24 CHF€ 190.00 | 0.175 CHF€ 0.1900 |
| 21:00 | 162.69 CHF€ 176.40 | 0.163 CHF€ 0.1764 |
| 22:00 | 150.22 CHF€ 162.87 | 0.150 CHF€ 0.1629 |
| 23:00 | 135.46 CHF€ 146.87 | 0.135 CHF€ 0.1469 |
What things cost today — Lausanne
Range = cost at today's cheapest hour vs most expensive. Average = today's mean. cheapest-hour scheduling targets the cheap end.
| Activity | kWh | Cheapest hour | Average | Peak hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚿 Take a 10-min shower | 6 | 0.48 CHF€ 0.52 | 0.73 CHF€ 0.79 | 1.05 CHF€ 1.14 |
| 🛁 Take a bath | 7.5 | 0.60 CHF€ 0.65 | 0.91 CHF€ 0.99 | 1.31 CHF€ 1.43 |
| 💧 Boil 1 L of water | 0.12 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.01 | 0.01 CHF€ 0.02 | 0.02 CHF€ 0.02 |
| 🔌 Charge an EV (full) | 45 | 3.61 CHF€ 3.91 | 5.46 CHF€ 5.92 | 7.89 CHF€ 8.55 |
| 📱 Charge a phone | 0.02 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 | 0.00 CHF€ 0.00 |
| 👕 Run washing machine | 0.8 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.07 | 0.10 CHF€ 0.11 | 0.14 CHF€ 0.15 |
| 🍽️ Run dishwasher | 1.4 | 0.11 CHF€ 0.12 | 0.17 CHF€ 0.18 | 0.25 CHF€ 0.27 |
| 🧹 Vacuum 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.03 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.06 |
| 💨 Hairdryer 10 min | 0.33 | 0.03 CHF€ 0.03 | 0.04 CHF€ 0.04 | 0.06 CHF€ 0.06 |
| 📺 Watch 1 h of TV | 0.6 | 0.05 CHF€ 0.05 | 0.07 CHF€ 0.08 | 0.11 CHF€ 0.11 |
Last 31 days — Lausanne
12-month price history — Lausanne
| Month | Average | CHF/MWh€/MWh |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0962 /kWh | 88.76 CHF€ 96.24 |
| 2026-06 | 0.093 CHF€ 0.1008 /kWh | 93.01 CHF€ 100.85 |
| 2026-05 | 0.091 CHF€ 0.0991 /kWh | 91.44 CHF€ 99.14 |
| 2026-04 | 0.079 CHF€ 0.0853 /kWh | 78.64 CHF€ 85.26 |
| 2026-03 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1333 /kWh | 122.96 CHF€ 133.32 |
| 2026-02 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1141 /kWh | 105.21 CHF€ 114.07 |
| 2026-01 | 0.123 CHF€ 0.1334 /kWh | 122.99 CHF€ 133.36 |
| 2025-12 | 0.105 CHF€ 0.1142 /kWh | 105.30 CHF€ 114.17 |
| 2025-11 | 0.108 CHF€ 0.1168 /kWh | 107.74 CHF€ 116.81 |
| 2025-10 | 0.098 CHF€ 0.1063 /kWh | 98.01 CHF€ 106.27 |
| 2025-09 | 0.089 CHF€ 0.0965 /kWh | 88.96 CHF€ 96.45 |
| 2025-08 | 0.073 CHF€ 0.0789 /kWh | 72.80 CHF€ 78.93 |
Why your bill is higher than the spot price
The prices on this page are wholesale day-ahead — what suppliers pay on the Nord Pool / EPEX market. Your final retail bill adds:
| Component | Type | Approx (EU avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale spot price | Variable (this page) | — |
| Electricity tax / excise | Fixed | € 0.005 – 0.20 /kWh |
| Grid / network fee | Fixed + variable | € 0.05 – 0.15 /kWh |
| VAT / sales tax | % multiplier | 20 – 25 % |
| Supplier markup + monthly fee | Provider-specific | € 0.005 – 0.05 /kWh |
Rule of thumb: add 30–60% on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost. The exact split depends on your country, your grid operator, and your contract type.
Smart electricity tips for Lausanne
- Cheapest hour today: 14:00 CEST at € 0.0870 /kWh — schedule heavy appliances to run within this window.
- Avoid peak: 20:00 CEST hits € 0.1900 /kWh in Lausanne — postpone the dishwasher or EV charging if you can.
- Dishwasher cost in Lausanne: running it at the cheapest hour costs about € 0.12; at peak it's € 0.27 — over a year that's significant savings.
- EV charging in Lausanne: a 50 kWh charge during the cheapest hour costs around € 4.35.
- Typical monthly bill in Lausanne: a household using 5 000 kWh/year pays about € 55 this month at current wholesale prices (€ 0.0971 /kWh 30-day average).
FAQ — Lausanne
How is the electricity price determined?
Day-ahead prices are set each morning around 13:00 CEST by Nord Pool / EPEX, where suppliers and producers across Europe submit bids for each hour of the next day. The cheapest mix that meets demand wins, and that price applies to everyone in the bidding zone for that hour.
When is electricity cheapest?
Today the cheapest hour in Lausanne is 14:00 CEST at € 0.0870 /kWh. Typically late at night (00:00–04:00) and around midday on sunny/windy days when renewables overproduce.
Can electricity prices go negative?
Yes. When wind + solar overproduce on a low-demand day, wholesale prices can drop below zero. This happens 50–100 hours per year in renewables-heavy zones.
Why is my electricity bill higher than the spot price?
The spot price is just one component. Your retail bill also includes electricity tax, grid/network fees, VAT and a supplier markup. Add roughly 30–60 % on top of the wholesale spot price to estimate your true per-kWh cost.
How accurate is this data?
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform — the official EU regulators data feed. Updated every 10–20 minutes.
Can I save money by shifting consumption?
Yes — significantly. Today in Lausanne the most expensive hour is 2.2× the cheapest. Running your dishwasher, washing machine and EV charging during the cheap window saves real money every cycle.
Are tomorrow's prices already known?
Day-ahead prices are auctioned around 13:00 CEST each day. Until then, only todays hourly prices are final. Once tomorrows auction closes, the full 24-hour breakdown appears on this page automatically.
Source: ENTSO-E Transparency Platform. Last updated: 2026-07-13 (CEST).