Is it cheaper to charge an EV at home?

Yes — home charging on an off-peak EV tariff is far cheaper than public chargers, often under 3p per mile versus 10–20p at rapid chargers.

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Pairing home charging with solar or a battery cuts costs further.

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2026 figures, based on Energy Saving Trust, Ofgem & gov.uk data · always confirm with a professional survey.

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Annual and per-mile home charging, versus petrol.

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