Running Costs
EV Running Costs Comparison
Current Rates:
- Off-Peak Charging (11:30pm-5:30am): 7p/kWh (Octopus Intelligent Go Tariff)
- Peak Rate: 24.45p/kWh
- Petrol: 136.03p/litre
- Diesel: 141.42p/litre
| Vehicle Type | Efficiency | MPG Equivalent | Cost/100mi (Off-Peak) | Annual Fuel/Energy* | Annual Service** | Total Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf | 3.5 mi/kWh | 142 MPG | £2.00 | £200 | £120 | £320 |
| Renault Zoe | 4.0 mi/kWh | 162 MPG | £1.75 | £175 | £130 | £305 |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 4.5 mi/kWh | 182 MPG | £1.56 | £156 | £130 | £286 |
| Petrol Car (35 MPG) | — | 35 MPG | £17.66 | £1,766 | £300 | £2,066 |
| Diesel Car (45 MPG) | — | 45 MPG | £14.29 | £1,429 | £350 | £1,779 |
EV Maintenance Benefits
- •No oil changes required
- •Regenerative braking significantly reduces brake wear
- •Brake pads typically last 80,000 miles (vs 30-40k in ICE)
- •No timing belts to replace
- •No exhaust system maintenance
- •Fewer moving parts = less wear
Annual Savings Example
- •Fuel/Energy: Save up to £1,610
- •Service & Maintenance: Save £170-220
- •Brake Replacement: Save £200-300 every 2-3 years
- •Total potential saving: Up to £1,780-2,000 per year
* Based on 10,000 miles/year including electricity standing charge with Octopus Intelligent Go Tariff
** Average annual service costs including basic maintenance
• EV brake costs typically lower due to regenerative braking
• Individual savings may vary based on driving style and conditions
• Brake savings based on typical replacement intervals: 30-40k miles (ICE) vs 80k miles (EV)
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