Electric cars
How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home in the UK
What it costs to charge an electric car at home in the UK, from standard electricity to an overnight rate, with charging losses worked in.
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Sean Cooper
23 years of motor industry experience. I started as a trainee sales executive and ended up as a general manager. I became an automotive writer and journalist when I left the retail side of the industry. I now bring all my knowledge and experience to my business and my clients.
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Electric cars
Electric car cost per mile EV vs petrol vs diesel
Electric car cost per mile against petrol and diesel, worked out with UK pump prices and home and public charging rates.
Electric cars
How much does public charging cost in the UK
What public EV charging costs in the UK, from slow chargers to ultra-rapid, and how to turn the price per kWh into cost per mile.
Electric cars
Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol cars in 2026
Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol cars in 2026? Fuel, maintenance, tax and the purchase deal, with worked examples.
Electric vans
Are electric vans cheaper to run than diesel vans
Are electric vans cheaper to run than diesel vans? A worked energy comparison, plus charging time, payload and the whole vehicle bill.
Electric cars
EV charging losses and how much electricity home charging uses
Why your meter records more electricity than your EV battery gains, what ADAC testing found, and how to calculate charging losses.
Running costs
How to calculate your real MPG and fuel cost per mile
How to work out your real MPG from full-to-full fills, then turn it into pence per mile for journeys and annual budgets.