One of the main considerations when deciding to switch to an EV is whether or not you can conveniently charge it at home. Different EVs charge at different speeds, and some charging stations have varying abilities (not to mention prices).
The EV market is growing rapidly with sales up by nearly 24 per cent last year, but there’s still a lot to consider. However, once you’ve got to grips with EV charging, you’ll probably wonder why you didn’t change to an EV sooner. At home, it can be as simple as plugging in your vehicle, with no more fuel smells or spilling petrol on your shoes. Best of all, is the ability to have a full battery every morning, cheaply, thanks to charging at home.
It’s also worth highlighting, right from the off, how electric cars can be much cheaper to run than the equivalent petrol or diesel car. Some EVs can also charge very quickly indeed, filling their batteries from 10 to 80 per cent in under 20 minutes, providing they’re plugged into a powerful charger. And, while EVs charge more slowly at home, the costs are significantly lower – on the right tariff you could be paying less than £2 for every 100 miles you drive. In a petrol car, covering that mileage could cost you around £14.
VW ID.3 EV (Image: TL/Tanjent)
Another key benefit of EVs to remember is, if you plug your electric car in each night, the battery will be full every morning – and you can even use the app to set your car to warm or cool its interior, so that it’s at just the right temperature when you get in.
How much do EVs cost to charge at home?
Charging at home can be very cheap. Many smart home charging tariffs will see a full charge cost of just a few pounds, which is far cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel, and also much more affordable than using a public charger.
The key to affordable home charging, though, is to make sure you’re on a low-rate energy tariff that promises charging from as little as around 7p per kWh. If your energy supplier doesn’t offer one of these EV-friendly tariffs, switch to one that does and you can save a fortune on charging costs.
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