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EX500rider

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14. "I guess energy's really cheap there."

Reply to Igel (Reply #8)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 01:49 PM

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Electricity in Germany is consistently much more expensive than in the United States, typically costing two to three times more for residential consumers. As of mid-2025, German households paid around 38–40 cents per kWh ($0.38-$0.40/kWh), while U.S. residential costs averaged closer to 12-15 cents per kWh.

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