How much do EVs cost to charge at home? An expert guide
The IndependentUnderstanding how an electric car charges can feel daunting. Taking the Volvo EX30 and its 69 kWh battery as an example, a full charge at £0.79 per kWh would cost £54.50 and give you a real-world range of around 200 to 250 miles. In every EV review by The Independent you’ll find the estimated cost of 100 miles of range when using the E.ON Next Drive tariff, which currently costs from 6.7p per kWh. For many EVs, this 100 miles of range costs less than £2, and a full charge will often cost around £5 – far cheaper than filling with petrol or diesel, and also much more affordable than using a public charger. Again using the Volvo EX30 as an example, a full charge using the E.ON Next Drive tariff would cost just £4.60 – less than a tenth of the cost of a high-speed public charger.
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