It's estimated by Pod Point, who are one of the UK's leading providers of electric charging, that it will cost around £15.10 to fully to charge your electric vehicle at home based on a 60 kWh battery.
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) don't need to pay road tax if the electricity comes from an external source, or the car is not connected to any power source when moving. It's important to remember that you still need to apply and renew your road tax annually or risk a fine of up to £1,000.
The size of the battery and the speed of the electric charging point can influence the charging time of electric vehicles. Some cars can be fully charged in around eight hours, but charging times are always improving thanks to rapid charging points which can increase your range by up to 100 miles in just 30 minutes.
Electric and hybrid cars can be charged from the convenience of your home, or from public charging points, giving you the flexibility to choose how you charge. A lot of hybrids or plug-in-hybrid cars can be charged from the mains using a standard three-pin plug; however, some electric cars do need a home charging point.
Unfortunately, the Government has announced that the Plug-In Vehicle Grant will no longer be offered to new electric vehicle buyers.
The scheme was officially closed on 14th June 2022, with funding set to be refocused towards creating more public charging points and helping taxis, motorcycles, vans and trucks, and wheelchair accessible vehicles make the switch to electric.
Any applications that have already been submitted will still be honoured. If you purchased an electric vehicle in the two working days before the announcement, but haven't submitted an application, you will still qualify for the grant.
