Wharfe EVWhat it costs to drive
Running costs, at today's rates
What a year's miles cost charging at home overnight, on the standard rate, at public chargers, and in a petrol car. Put in your own figures.
What a year's charging costs
Change the miles, your car's efficiency and the rates to your own. Every figure is an estimate from the rates below.
| How you charge | Per mile | A year |
|---|---|---|
| At home overnight on an EV tariff7.5p a kWh | 2.1p | £171 |
| At home on the standard capped rate26.32p a kWh | 7.5p | £602 |
| At public rapid chargers79p a kWh | 23p | £1,806 |
| The same miles in a petrol car at 45 mpg170p a litre, 45 mpg | 17p | £1,374 |
| The same miles in a diesel car at 55 mpg199p a litre, 55 mpg | 16p | £1,316 |
Rates checked 4 October 2026. Estimates from the rates shown. Your bill depends on your tariff and how you drive.
Questions
Running costs
How much does it cost to charge at home?
On an EV tariff overnight, a typical family car costs a few pence a mile. Our running costs page works it out for your miles and your tariff.
Do I need an EV tariff?
You don't have to have one, but it's where the savings are. Most suppliers offer a cheap overnight rate, and the charger uses it automatically.
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