EV Running Cost Guides UK
Practical articles on electric car running costs, charging tariffs, depreciation and whether switching to electric makes sense for your situation. Every figure here is one you can check yourself in the calculator.
Electric Car Grant vs buying used: does £3,750 actually make new cheaper?
Everyone lists which cars qualify. Nobody checks whether the grant beats buying the same car three years old. It closes 40% of the gap and reverses none of it.
EV pay-per-mile tax (eVED): what 3p a mile really costs you
The confirmed rules, what it costs at your mileage, and why it tips public-charging drivers into paying more per mile than petrol.
Is it worth buying a used EV in the UK in 2026?
The honest numbers on whether a used electric car saves you money once you factor in depreciation, insurance and charging costs.
How much does it cost to run an electric SUV in the UK?
A full breakdown of electric SUV running costs including charging, insurance, servicing, depreciation and how they compare to a petrol SUV.
In the works: a breakdown of what an off-peak EV tariff actually saves you per year, and a model-by-model look at which used EVs hold their value best. Both will appear here when they are ready.