How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Besides the environmental benefits, a big appeal of driving an electric or hybrid car is the reduced running costs. And that includes the savings you could make by replacing regular top-ups at filling stations with electric charging.

This page tells you about charging methods you could use and helps you calculate your fuel costs. Jump in and find out how much you could save.

Your charging options

Charging at home

If you’re able to install a wallbox charging point in your driveway or garage, it’s the most convenient and economical way to charge. This is especially so as you’re most likely to charge overnight – giving you a ‘full tank’ each morning. Depending on your car and needs, there is a range of wallbox chargers available, and fitting is usually included in the price.

Charging at work

As more and more people switch to electric cars, more employers are making charging available to their staff. If you’re in this fortunate situation, then the even better news is that there is no requirement for this to be classed as a benefit in kind, so there are no tax implications to worry about.

Charging at public locations

The good news is that public charging infrastructure is growing all the time. To pay for charging when you’re out and about, you can create accounts with various providers or simply pay at the charging point. With an account, you can pay by app or card and, for a fee, some providers offer a subscription that gives you a cheaper per kWh rate or monthly bill.

Rapid charging

Rapid or superfast charging uses direct current (DC), meaning most electric vehicles can be charged from 10% to 80% in less than an hour†. The all-electric Elroq and new Enyaq, for example, can both charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 28 minutes†. DC points are more likely to be found in service stations and on motorway networks.

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Offers and incentives

As part of the push towards transitioning to an electric future, there is a range of government grants and incentives. See if you could benefit from one of these moneysaving initiatives by following the link below.

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Please note

Images shown on this page are for illustration purposes only, may vary from UK specification and are not reflective of the stated From Price. Some equipment shown is optional.

* The indicative petrol costs are based on the average fuel consumption in the UK (source: acfoundation.org, motoring-faqs, 2022) and an average unleaded petrol price of 145.69p per litre (source: Government Statistical Data, Oil and petroleum products weekly statistics, Dec 2021).

** The indicative electricity costs are based on an average domestic electricity cost of 18.9p per kWh (source: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Average Cost of Electricity per kWh in the UK 2022. Individual electricity tariffs vary – please consult your electricity supplier.

^† Charging times will depend on various factors, including temperature, state of the battery, state of and capabilities of the charging unit and power supply. Actual charging time will vary depending on the level of charge in the battery, as well as environmental conditions. Charging times will also be affected by the charging curve for example once charging passes 80%, charging will slow to protect the battery’s longevity.

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Charging an electric car: your options