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Compare the annual fuel cost of a petrol car against an equivalent electric vehicle based on your actual mileage and local energy prices. EVs are typically 3–4x cheaper to run per mile than petrol cars at current UK electricity rates, even when charging at home. Factor in the higher purchase price and any public charging costs for a full picture of total ownership cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — at typical UK home electricity rates, EV running costs are 3–4x lower per mile than petrol. The saving depends heavily on whether you charge at home or use public chargers.

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