Checked against official sources on 15 October 2026
How much does a Starlink Mini cost to run?
About $5.35 a month
for a Starlink Mini used 24 hours a day in No match. Pick "Another country" to type your own price. , at 18.31 cents per kWh.
Type your electricity price to see the cost.
- Draws while on
- 40 W
- Costs per hour
- $0.01
The Starlink Mini is built to go places, which is why its power draw matters more than its electricity bill. Starlink lists an average of 25–40 W, low enough to run from a power bank or a small power station. At home, leaving it on around the clock still costs little.
Starlink's specification sheet gives an average of 25–40 W. The calculator starts at the high end, on 24 hours a day; change it to match how you use it.
Work out your own Starlink Mini
Draws about 40 W
Look on the label or plug for a number followed by W.
Low or high end
Starlink gives a range for average power use. Costs below use the price you set above.
| Power draw | Power while on | Cost per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Low end of Starlink's average | $0.00 | |
| High end of Starlink's average | $0.01 |
Starlink Mini power specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Average power use | 25–40 W |
| Input rating | 12–48 V, 60 W |
| To run it from USB-C | At least 100 W USB Power Delivery (20 V, 5 A), with Starlink's USB-C to barrel jack cable |
| Snow melt capability | Up to 25 mm (1 in) an hour |
From Starlink's Mini specification sheet.
What it costs in other countries
For a Starlink Mini used 24 hours a day, at each country's official average electricity price.
| Country | Price per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18.31 cents | $5.35 | $64 |
| United Kingdom | 26.32 pence | £7.69 | £92 |
| Germany | 36.18 cents | €11 | €127 |
| Ireland | 38.71 cents | €11 | €136 |
| France | 24.85 cents | €7.26 | €87 |
| Spain | 25.09 cents | €7.33 | €88 |
| Italy | 31.42 cents | €9.17 | €110 |
| Netherlands | 24.40 cents | €7.12 | €85 |
Prices from the U.S. EIA, Ofgem and Eurostat; see Sources below. To see another country, pick it at the top of the page; we cover 51.
How to cut the cost of running your Starlink Mini
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Switch it off overnight
Turning it off for 8 hours a night, at the high end of Starlink's average, saves this much.
Saves about $21 a year
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Use the right charger
A USB-C source below Starlink's 100 W requirement may not run it reliably, so check before you rely on it.
Savings use the electricity price you set above and figures from this page's sources.
What can power it
Whatever powers a Starlink Mini needs to supply at least its 60 W input rating, and a USB-C source needs to meet the 100 W requirement in the table above.
Common questions
How many watts does a Starlink Mini use?
Starlink's specification sheet lists an average of 25–40 W, with an input rating of 12–48 V, 60 W.
Can I power a Starlink Mini from USB-C?
Yes, according to Starlink, from a USB Power Delivery source of at least 100 W (20 V, 5 A) with Starlink's USB-C to barrel jack cable.
How long will a power station run a Starlink Mini?
At Starlink's 25–40 W average, a 1,024 Wh power station with about 85% usable energy would run it for roughly 22 to 35 hours. Use the power station checker for your own model.
How much does it cost to run a Starlink Mini per hour?
About $0.01 an hour in the United States, at the average price of 18.31 cents per kWh, or about £0.01 in the UK at 26.32 pence, for a Starlink Mini drawing 40 W.
Sources
- Starlink Mini specification sheet
- Eurostat, Electricity prices for household consumers (nrg_pc_204): consumption band 2,500–4,999 kWh, all taxes and levies included, January–June 2026 (updated 13 October 2026)
- Ofgem energy price cap: average Direct Debit electricity unit rate, England, Scotland and Wales, 1 October to 31 December 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity Monthly Update: average residential price, July 2026 (released 24 September 2026)
Last checked 15 October 2026. How we get our numbers.