How much electricity does a washing machine use?
The average washing machine on the EU market uses 51.7 kWh per 100 washes in the eco 40-60 programme, 0.52 kWh per wash. At 220 washes a year that is 114 kWh and €32.91 a year at €0.2896 per kWh (EU average), and 10,162 litres of water. The most efficient tenth use 33.4 kWh per 100 washes (€21.25 a year).
At a glance
- Most efficient 10% €21.25 a year · 73.4 kWh · 33.4 kWh / 100
- Average model €32.91 a year · 114 kWh · 51.7 kWh / 100
- Least efficient 10% €48.69 a year · 168 kWh · 76.4 kWh / 100
- Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
Electricity prices in all EU countries
By drum capacity
By energy class
Per wash, and water
One wash in the eco 40-60 programme uses 0.52 kWh on average: €0.15 at €0.2896 per kWh. It also uses 46 litres of water, 10,162 litres a year at 220 washes.
The most efficient models: 8 kg washing machines
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From 22,555 washing machines on the EU market with plausible energy data (EPREL, updated October 13, 2026). Running costs at €0.2896 per kWh (EU average, Eurostat 2025-S2) and the usage you choose above. All washing machines by running cost · How we calculate