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When considering if an Electric Vehicle, also known as a BEV, is the best option for you, there are a number of benefits and considerations to think about. One of the biggest qustions asked more than any other when consumers are considering their first electric vehicle is 'how much does it cost to charge an electric car'?
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Charging your electric vehicle at home is the most convenient and can be the most cost-effective way to keep your car fully charged. We would recommend charging your vehicle overnight, resulting in waking up to a full battery every morning. On average, to fully charge your electric car using home charging could cost £17 and give you over 300 miles range, taking roughly 10 hours to reach full charge*. By switching to a dual-rate electricity tariff designed specifically for EV drivers you can reduce this cost even further.
The cost of charging an electric car at work can vary between organisations as some may offer free charging, while others may set a paid tariff. More and more businesses around the UK are installing electric car charging facilities. Employee demand is one of the key drivers along with the sustainability benefits and reduced fleet costs. It may be worth finding out whether your work offer EV charging, as it may be another benefit of changing to an EV car if free charging is available for you.
Whether you’re popping to buy groceries, spending the afternoon at the shopping centre, or taking a longer drive for a day trip, you don’t want to be worrying about where you can charge your car, and the cost of a public charge point. There are thousands of free electric charge points in the UK, often located in supermarkets, shopping centres, public car parks, hotels and sometimes service stations. These may have restrictions, for example, only for a certain period or a certain amount of time. If you’re only option is to pay for public charging, this tends to cost £0.30 per kWh, and rapid chargers between £0.45 and £0.85 per kWh, which is about £22 for 30 minutes of charging*. Rapid charging is unlikely to be a part of your day-to-day charging routine, as your other charging will fulfil most of your needs, usually at a lower cost. But access to well-placed rapid chargers is critical for longer journeys. To locate public charging stations, you can use Zap-Map.
Yes, currently electric car charging is much cheaper per mile than filling up a car with petrol. The savings available will depend on where and how often you charge your car, but even using the most expensive rapid chargers will likely cost less than fuel. On average, filling up a petrol car costs between 19-21p per mile whilst an EV could cost as little as 3p per mile if charged at home and depending on the rate per kWh*.
We are currently offering 24-hour test drives for All-New All-Electric Toyota bZ4X. This could be the perfect opportunity to see how easily an EV could fit into your lifestyle and to discover for yourself how often you need to charge and the cost involved. Click below to arrange an extended test drive.
Charging your Electric Vehicle at home is the most convenient and can be the cost-effective way to keep your car fully charged. We would recommend charging your vehicle overnight, resulting in waking up to a full battery every morning. On average, to fully charge your electric car from your home charging could cost £17 and give you over 300 miles range, taking roughly 10 hours to reach full charge*. By switching to a dual-rate electricity tariff designed specifically for EV drivers you can reduce this cost even further.
The cost of charging an Electric Car at work can vary between organisations as some may offer free charging, while others may set a paid tariff. More and more businesses around the UK are installing electric car charging facilities. Employee demand is one of the key drivers along with the sustainability benefits and reduced fleet costs. It may be worth finding out whether your work offer EV charging, as it may be another benefit of changing to an EV car if free charging is available for you.
Whether you’re popping to buy groceries, spending the afternoon at the shopping centre, or taking a longer drive for a day trip, you don’t want to be worrying about where you can charge your car, and the cost of a public charge point. There are thousands of free electric charge points in the UK, often located in supermarkets, shopping centres, public car parks, hotels and sometimes service stations. These may have restrictions, for example, only for a certain period or a certain amount of time. If you’re only option is to pay for public charging, this tends to cost £0.30 per kWh, and rapid chargers between £0.45 and £0.85 per kWh, which is about £22 for 30 minutes of charging*. Rapid charging is unlikely to be a part of your day-to-day charging routine, as your other charging will fulfil most of your needs, usually at a lower cost. But access to well-placed rapid chargers is critical for longer journeys. To locate public charging stations, you can use Zap-Map.
Yes, currently electric car charging is much cheaper per mile than filling up a car with petrol. The savings available will depend on where and how often you charge your car, but even using the most expensive rapid chargers will likely cost less than fuel. On average, filling up a petrol car costs between 19-21p per mile whilst an EV could cost as little as 3p per mile if charged at home and depending on the rate per kWh*.
We are currently offering 24-hour test drives for All-New All-Electric Toyota bZ4X. This could be the perfect opportunity to see how easily an EV could fit into your lifestyle and to discover for yourself how often you need to charge and the cost involved. Click below to arrange an extended test drive.
*Charging times and the range achieved will depend on a range of variable factors. The costs to charge an electric vehicle mentioned on this page are based on average rates correct as of August 2023. Costs will vary depending on your electricity rate and where you charge your vehicle.
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