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Frequently Asked Questions
How much cheaper is electric vs petrol fuel cost per mile?
Charging at home typically costs around 2.5–4p per mile (at 24p/kWh and 4 miles/kWh), while petrol costs approximately 13–17p per mile (at 152p/litre and 40MPG). This means EVs can be 4–6x cheaper per mile on fuel alone when charged at home.
Do electric cars pay road tax (VED) in the UK from 2025?
Yes. From April 2025, electric cars registered on or after 1 April 2025 pay the standard VED rate. Zero-emission cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025 pay £10 per year in 2025/26. Cars registered before 2017 pay based on CO2. The EV VED exemption ended from 2025.
Are electric cars cheaper to service than petrol?
Generally yes. EVs have fewer moving parts — no oil changes, no exhaust system, no timing belt, fewer brake replacements (due to regenerative braking). Annual EV servicing typically costs £100–£200 vs £200–£500 for petrol cars. Tyres and windscreen wipers are the main shared wear items.
What is the real-world range of an electric car?
Real-world range is typically 10–20% less than the official WLTP figure. A car rated at 300 miles WLTP may deliver 240–270 miles in real use. Cold weather reduces range further (20–40%). For daily commuting under 50 miles, most modern EVs offer more than enough range on a single overnight home charge.
Is it worth switching to an electric car in 2026?
For most UK drivers covering over 8,000 miles per year, the fuel and servicing savings from an EV will exceed the VED cost increase. The payback period depends on the price premium of the EV over an equivalent petrol car. With home charging, annual savings of £800–£1,500 are typical for average mileage drivers.