How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Stove (Radiant Cooktop) in Manitoba? (2026)
A radiant electric burner draws 1,200 to 3,000 watts depending on size. Unlike induction, part of the heat escapes around the pan, so it uses about 20 percent more electricity for the same cooking.
A typical electric stove (radiant cooktop) (2,000 W) costs C$0.21 per hour, or about C$6.32 per month at 1 hour a day in Manitoba. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low 1,200 W | C$0.13 | C$0.13 | C$3.79 | C$46.12 |
| Typical 2,000 W | C$0.21 | C$0.21 | C$6.32 | C$76.87 |
| High 3,000 W | C$0.32 | C$0.32 | C$9.48 | C$115.30 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 1 h/day ≈ 730 kWh per year.
One hour of an electric stove (radiant cooktop) (2.0 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 11km in an electric car
- 20hours of TV
- 44hours of a laptop
- 222hours of an LED bulb
In Manitoba, with electricity at 10.5¢ per kWh (source: Hydro-Québec 2025 comparison, 2025-04), a typical electric stove (radiant cooktop) costs C$0.21 per hour and about C$76.87 per year at 1 hour a day. That is about 25% less than the national average for Canada (C$8.40 per month), because electricity in Manitoba costs 10.5¢ per kWh against 14.0¢ nationally. Each C$1.00 of electricity buys roughly 4.7 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running an electric stove (radiant cooktop)
- Match the pan to the burner. A small pan on a large burner wastes most of the heat.
- Turn burners off a couple of minutes early. Radiant elements stay hot.
- Use lids and pressure cookers to shorten cooking times.
In standby it draws about 1 W, which adds roughly 9 kWh (C$0.92) per year if it is never unplugged.
Is an efficient electric stove worth it?
Radiant glass cooktop: about 730 kWh a year. Induction cooktop: about 584 kWh. The difference is worth C$15.37 a year in Manitoba.
- Replacing one that still works pays back in 45.5 years.
- When yours needs replacing anyway, the extra cost of the efficient model pays back in 19.5 years.
Usage assumed: 1 hour of cooking a day. Typical prices: C$700.00 for the efficient model, C$300.00 more than a basic one. Work it out with your own prices
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cook dinner on an electric stove?
A typical 45 minute meal on two burners uses 1 to 1.5 kWh.
Is an electric stove more expensive than gas?
Often yes per meal, because electricity costs more per unit of energy than gas in most regions.
Which burner uses the most electricity?
The large burner, usually 2,500 to 3,000 watts on high.
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