How do home and public charging costs compare?

Home charging costs 7–24p/kWh depending on tariff. Public rapid chargers typically cost 65–80p/kWh, making public charging 3–4x more expensive.

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EV Charging Cost Calculator

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Enter your EV battery size, how often you charge, your electricity rate, and range per charge to calculate charging costs per week, month, and year. Home charging is typically 3–4x cheaper per mile than public rapid chargers. If you charge overnight on an EV tariff (around 7p/kWh) rather than the standard rate, your annual charging cost can be cut significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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At the UK average rate of around 24p/kWh, a 60kWh battery costs around £14.40 for a full charge. On a dedicated EV tariff this can drop to around £4.20.

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