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EV home charging savings

Estimate how much cheaper home charging could be compared with public charging. Useful if you are considering an EV, changing tariff, or checking your monthly charging budget.

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25%

Tip: many EV drivers get the biggest saving from overnight or dedicated EV tariffs. Public rapid charging is usually more expensive.

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Quick answer: home charging is usually the cheapest way to run an EV. The saving is largest when your monthly mileage is high and public charging prices are much higher than your home tariff.

What affects home charging savings?

Tariff
A lower overnight or EV tariff can reduce your cost per mile significantly.
p/kWh
Efficiency
Miles per kWh changes with speed, weather, tyres and driving style.
mi/kWh
Public use
More public rapid charging usually increases monthly EV running costs.
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