Are EVs expensive to run?

You may have heard media outlets discussing whether EVs are more expensive to run than petrol or diesel cars. 

This often uses the example of super-fast motorway charging stations, where you’re paying a premium for the convenience of a fast charge at a service station. 

However, regular charging at standard residential charging stations, whether at a home or a business, is much more cost-effective than fossil fuels. The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit found that the driver of a Nissan Leaf would only pay 7.7p per mile to charge their vehicle, compared to 13.4p per mile in petrol for a Nissan Juke.

You can read more about how our Transformer, Fiona, found the switch to driving electric here. Fiona pays around £8 to £10 for a full charge at public charging points, giving her 150 miles of range.