How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in the UK?

It depends mainly on your electricity tariff. On a dedicated EV off-peak tariff (roughly 7-8p per kWh), a full charge of a typical 60kWh battery costs around £4-5. On a standard variable rate (around 26p per kWh), the same charge costs closer to £17.

How many miles do I get per £10 of home charging?

On an off-peak EV tariff, £10 typically buys well over 500 miles of range for an efficient EV. On a standard variable rate, £10 typically buys closer to 150 miles.

EV Home Charging Cost Calculator

Enter your car, your electricity tariff, and how much you drive, to see what home charging actually costs you — per charge, per mile, per month and per year.

Your EV

Usable battery size (kWh)

Real-world efficiency (miles/kWh)

Electricity tariff

Weekly mileage

Include ~10% charging losses (recommended — meter reads more than what reaches the battery)

Your estimated cost

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Per full charge

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Per mile

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Per week

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Per month

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Per year

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Miles per £10 charged

How this is calculated

Cost per charge = battery size (kWh) × electricity rate (p/kWh) × 1.10 to account for typical AC charging losses. Cost per mile = that effective rate ÷ your car's real-world efficiency in miles per kWh. Weekly, monthly and annual figures scale from your weekly mileage. You can override any default — your own tariff and driving style are always more accurate than an average.

Why is my public charging cost not covered here?: Public rapid/ultra-rapid charging is priced very differently (often 40-79p/kWh) and isn't representative of typical home charging. This tool is specifically for home charging economics.
Why does the off-peak tariff make such a big difference?: Dedicated EV tariffs offer a deeply discounted rate for a set overnight window in exchange for a higher daytime rate on the rest of your usage. For most EV drivers who can charge overnight, the saving is substantial.

Estimates only, based on figures current as of . See About & Sources.