2M+
Battery EVs on UK roads
Demand for low cost home charging keeps rising each year.
UK EV CHARGING CALCULATOR
How much does it cost to charge your electric car at home?
Use our UK calculator to estimate your home EV charging costs by tariff, battery size, and monthly mileage. Compare specialist EV tariffs against a standard unit rate and see your likely annual savings.
UK-focused assumptions for electricity rates and mileage
Compare home charging against rapid and ultra-rapid public charging
See your potential savings in pence per mile and yearly spend
TYPICAL EFFICIENT EV
~2p/mile
Based on off-peak home charging and a 4 mi/kWh efficiency profile.
EV tariff off-peak7.5p / kWh
Typical standard tariff26.0p / kWh
Public rapid charging79.0p / kWh
Home off-peak charging can cost around 90% less per mile than ultra rapid public charging.
UK EV CHARGING SNAPSHOT
Key numbers drivers compare first
8p
Typical EV off-peak rate
Many overnight tariffs sit around this level for charging windows.
79p
Typical public rapid unit rate
Public charging is often convenient but much more expensive.
119K
Public charge points in UK
Network growth continues, but price differences remain significant.
HOME VS PUBLIC CHARGING
See the cost difference per mile and per year
Home off-peak EV tariff
Around 7.5p to 9p per kWh overnight on many specialist plans.
~2p/mile
Home standard tariff
Standard domestic rates are usually much higher for charging.
~6.5p/mile
Public rapid charging
Commonly around 79p per kWh, with some higher ultra-rapid options.
~19.8p/mile
Savings summary
Save roughly £1,300 per year by charging at home off-peak instead of mostly using rapid public charging.
Example assumes 10,000 miles per year and 4 miles per kWh efficiency.
EV TARIFFS UK
Compare specialist home charging tariffs
EV tariffs are designed to reduce charging costs overnight, often with a short off-peak window and higher daytime rates. The best option depends on your charging habits, home battery setup, and whether you can schedule charging automatically.
Intelligent Octopus is often highlighted for managed charging, but there are several competitive alternatives worth checking before switching.
Featured option
Intelligent Octopus
Smart managed charging windows with competitive overnight unit pricing.
OVO Charge Anytime
App-based charging rate separate from your core home electricity tariff.
E.ON Next Drive
Fixed overnight window for lower EV charging unit rates.
British Gas EV Tariff
Time-of-use pricing aimed at overnight home charging needs.
Tariffs, rates, and availability vary by postcode, meter setup, and eligibility checks. Always review current supplier terms before switching.
EV CHARGING GUIDES
Helpful guides before you switch or charge
How to charge cheaper at home
Steps to reduce EV charging costs with smart scheduling and tariff choice.
EV tariff vs standard tariff
Understand when a specialist EV tariff gives better overall value.
Public charging cost breakdown
Compare slow, fast, rapid, and ultra-rapid prices across common networks.
Home charger installation costs
Typical UK install costs, hardware options, and what affects quotes.
Ready to estimate your EV charging costs and compare tariffs?
Run the calculator for a personalised estimate, then compare live home energy deals that could cut your charging spend.