Home Charging vs Public Charging: The True Cost Comparison

The Cost of Home Charging

Home charging is typically the cheapest way to charge your EV. Based on average UK electricity rates:

• Standard Rate: At 24p/kWh, charging a 60kWh battery costs approximately £14.40
• EV Tariff (off-peak): Many energy suppliers offer EV tariffs with overnight rates as low as 7p/kWh, reducing the same charge to just £4.20
• Solar: If you have solar panels and charge during the day, your cost can be effectively £0

Public Charging Costs

Public charging varies significantly:

• Slow/Fast (7-22kW): 30-45p/kWh on average
• Rapid (50kW+): 60-79p/kWh typically
• Ultra-Rapid (150kW+): 70-85p/kWh

Annual Savings Example

For a driver covering 10,000 miles per year in a car averaging 3.5 miles/kWh:

That's a potential saving of over £1,800 per year by charging at home on an EV tariff!