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EV Charging Cost United Kingdom
The average residential electricity price in United Kingdom is about 26.11p/kWh. Here is what that costs per month, in GBP.
About this page. Vehicle efficiency figures are U.S. EPA-published ratings, because that is the dataset we can verify. Local vehicle ratings may differ. Electricity prices are local, and every field below can be overridden with your own tariff.
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£72.45 / month
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD · Battery electric · 1,000 miles/month
- Per mile
- £0.072
- Per year
- £869.39
- Efficiency
- 3.96 mi/kWh
- Energy used
- 252 kWh/mo
monthly cost = miles ÷ efficiency × price × (1 + charging loss)
miles = 1,000
home rate = £0.2611/kWh (100% of charging)
public DC rate = £0.2611/kWh (0%)
charging loss = 10%What an EV costs to run in United Kingdom
At 26.11p/kWh and the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD's 3.96 mi/kWh (15.7 kWh/100 km), 1,000 miles a month costs about £72.45.
Unit rate on a standard variable tariff. A separate daily standing charge (roughly 57p/day) applies and is not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity price in United Kingdom?
About 26.11p per kWh for residential customers, per Ofgem default tariff price cap, July–September 2026 (2026-07).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in United Kingdom?
Around £72.45 a month over 1,000 miles at the average rate, depending on the car and your tariff.
Why are the car figures from the US EPA?
Because it is the published, verifiable dataset available to us. Override the rate and mileage with your own values.
Can I use my own tariff?
Yes — every price field is editable.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate from published averages.
Do you include standing charges?
No. United Kingdom tariffs commonly include a daily standing charge that is not part of the unit rate.
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Data sources. Vehicle efficiency: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov (2026 model year). Electricity prices: U.S. EIA Form 861M (residential, June 2026). Fuel prices: U.S. EIA weekly retail (week ending 2026-09-07). All figures are estimates, not quotes.