EV charging cost calculator
See what charging an electric car costs per year and per mile, and compare with a petrol or diesel car.
Charging cost per year£763
Per mile10.9p
Home charging£463
Public charging£300
Fuel for the same miles£990
Saving per year£227
Includes about 10% charging losses at home. Excludes the cost of a home charger.
Home charging is far cheaper
At the price cap, home charging costs around 7 to 8p a mile; on an overnight EV tariff it can be 2 to 3p. Rapid public chargers often cost 70 to 85p per kWh, which can make an EV cost as much per mile as a petrol car.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a home charger?
A 7 kW wallbox charges much faster and more safely than a three-pin plug, and lets you use cheap overnight EV tariffs. Installation typically costs £800 to £1,200.