How Much Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Car?

Electric car chargers are the devices you will use to charge your electric car. There are three main types:

• Slow charging – this is done using a standard 3-pin plug socket, providing around 2kW of power and can take up to 12 hours for a full charge.

• Fast charging – this provides more power than a standard socket and can charge your car in around 4-8 hours.

• Rapid charging – the fastest charging solution, providing up to 50kW of power and can charge an electric car in around 30 minutes. These, public chargers are often found at motorway service stations and workplaces.

An electric car charger works by transferring electricity from the mains to your car’s battery. You plug one charger end into your car and the other into a power socket, either at home or in public.

The battery is then filled with electricity, giving you the power to drive your vehicle for several hours. With the average UK electricity price increasing, slow home chargers are increasing in popularity due to their affordability.

Let’s take a look at how much it costs to charge an electric car in different places:

This is often free, as many employers provide a charging station for their employees to have rapid charge points for their electric vehicles. With the increase in energy prices, many employers are offering this as an additional benefit. Fleet Evolution offer a free workplace charge point scheme, find out more about it here.

Depending on your battery and charger, home EV charging will cost between £10-£15 for a charge of 200 miles. Home charging is usually the cheapest option for charging your electric car and is still significantly cheaper than filling up a petrol car or paying traditional fuel costs.

Rapid chargers are the most expensive option and are now around £0.70 kWh, which is around £19 for 90 miles. Whilst off-street parking doesn’t have rapid chargers, in an aim to make electric vehicles more accessible, there are an increasing amount of public charging points in the UK- these charge points all vary in price, however.

Electric cars have many more benefits than just being cost-effective. Let’s take a look at them:

Electric cars require much less maintenance than standard cars as there are fewer moving parts. This is because fewer components can wear out or need repair, making it more cost-effective in the long run.

If you’re looking to purchase an electric car, the government offers grants and schemes for businesses and individuals. These can cover anything from a contribution towards half the cost of the vehicle or even the installation of charging points in your home. Company cars are making the switch to electric, with fleet schemes now in place to encourage businesses and fuel savings.

Here at Fleet Evolution, we’re the UK’s number one electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme provider. If you’re interested in finding out more, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.

Electric cars are eligible for tax benefits, including reduced road and company car tax. This lowers the ownership cost and helps reduce your overall running costs.

Electric cars are emissions-free, meaning they produce no pollutants or harmful gases. This can help to reduce air pollution and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Electric cars are much quieter than standard vehicles, helping to reduce noise pollution in cities and towns. This is great for those close to main roads car parks or busy areas.

Overall, electric cars can have significant benefits to both your wallet and the environment. We hope this article has given you some insight into how an electric car charger works and how much they cost to charge. If you’re looking to make the switch to electric, get in contact with us today!