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20 Under 28 in Electric Cooktops, Ranked by Running Cost

Residential electric cooking tops, Under 28 in or less, sold in the US. Induction, radiant and coil are mixed and tagged below. Ranked cheapest to run first, estimated at 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026).

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20 ENERGY STAR certified models, from about $34 to $36 a year to run at the US average electricity rate. See how we calculate running costs.

Top 5 cheapest to run

#1 Induction

Summit REN20SS4

19.49 in · 3 zones · 185 kWh/yr

Est. $34/year to run

#2 Induction

Bertazzoni PRO244IFEMXB

24 in · 4 zones · 186 kWh/yr

Est. $34/year to run

#3 Induction

Premier ECN7X0BPX1

24 in · 4 zones · 188 kWh/yr

Est. $34/year to run

#4 Induction

Premier EAN7X0BPX1

20 in · 4 zones · 189 kWh/yr

Est. $35/year to run

#5 Induction

Summit REN24SS7

23.43 in · 4 zones · 189 kWh/yr

Est. $35/year to run

All 20 models

Rank Brand Model Technology Width Zones Energy use Est. cost/year
1 Summit REN20SS4 Induction 19.49 in 3 185 kWh/yr $34
2 Bertazzoni PRO244IFEMXB Induction 24 in 4 186 kWh/yr $34
3 Premier ECN7X0BPX1 Induction 24 in 4 188 kWh/yr $34
4 Premier EAN7X0BPX1 Induction 20 in 4 189 kWh/yr $35
5 Summit REN24SS7 Induction 23.43 in 4 189 kWh/yr $35
6 Summit CRH2BT30115 Radiant 11.34 in 2 190 kWh/yr $35
7 Summit SINC4B241B Induction 20.47 in 4 190 kWh/yr $35
8 Summit CR2B15T1B Radiant 11.34 in 2 190 kWh/yr $35
9 Summit CRH2BT30230 Radiant 11.34 in 2 190 kWh/yr $35
10 Summit CR2B23T3B Radiant 11.34 in 2 190 kWh/yr $35
11 Bertazzoni PE244INDXV Induction 23.25 in 5 190 kWh/yr $35
12 Summit SINCH230V2B Induction 11.34 in 2 193 kWh/yr $35
13 Summit SINCH115V2B Induction 20.47 in 2 194 kWh/yr $36
14 Hotpoint RAS240*M*** Coil 23.75 in 4 195 kWh/yr $36
15 Hotpoint RAS200*M*** Coil 23.75 in 4 195 kWh/yr $36
16 Whirlpool WCE55US4H*** Radiant 23.81 in 4 195 kWh/yr $36
17 Dacor DOP30*940I* Induction 27.06 in 4 195 kWh/yr $36
18 JennAir JICT724S*** Induction 25.88 in 4 195 kWh/yr $36
19 GE JAS640*M*** Radiant 23.88 in 4 195 kWh/yr $36
20 Haier QAS740*M*** Radiant 24 in 4 195 kWh/yr $36

Estimated running cost = annual kWh × 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026 US average). Your own rate may be higher or lower — check your bill. ENERGY STAR figures are lab-test results; real-world use varies. This list includes discontinued and not-yet-sold certified models.