Compare the cost of charging an EV at home

Compare the cost of charging your electric vehicle against the best deals on the market. Simply choose your vehicle, then adjust the mileage dial and compare EV charging costs.

Note: Prices are indications only and can vary from region to region. The current volatility in the energy market also means peak and off-peak prices can vary significantly. If the provider is accepting new customers, please ensure you get a quote for your area to get accurate rates.

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

Battery size

53 kWh

Charge speed

37 mph

Range

254 miles

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*All prices are based on prices in London and off-peak usage.

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Find the Best EV Energy Tariffs for home charging

Electric cars are cheaper to run and “fuel”, no question. But did you know you can lower the cost of charging your EV even further by switching your energy tariff? We show you how to compare energy tariffs for EVs and your charging costs.

The running costs of an EV are much lower than the petrol or diesel equivalent. This is because of a number of factors, including:

Electricity is cheaper than fuel (a lot cheaper)
Electric cars are more efficient than a petrol or diesel car
EVs require less maintenance (fewer parts to go wrong)

From the get-go, you could halve your “fuel” costs depending on the electric car and your electricity rate. This is the bit we want to talk to you about because your electricity rate is the main variable cost when it comes to charging your EV – but it’s a cost you can largely control.

Why change electricity supplier?

It’s much more common to switch things up nowadays, from banks to broadband and travel insurance to tariffs. Your electricity tariff is no different – in fact, there are already a range of tariffs that suit overnight car charging very nicely (such as Economy 7), but there are also an increasing number of EV-specific tariffs.

The main reason to switch is to drive down your car running costs even further. It’s a no-brainer.

Electricity tariffs for electric cars

You can see some examples of energy tariffs for electric cars in our tool, but the general idea is to find a supplier who offers cheaper rates for when you want to charge your car or shift your charging schedules to coincide with the cheaper rates - such as overnight.

This is most commonly overnight when you’re asleep and the car isn’t doing anything, plus electricity demand is low. This means energy suppliers can often offer much cheaper rates between the hours of midnight and 4am, for example.

There are a number of options to suit your needs though. Obviously to make the most of off-peak charging, you will need a dedicated EV charge point for your home - you can compare chargers here, but if you're not sure where to start then check out our Guide to How To Choose An Electric Car Charger.