Independent UK EV charging assessment

    EV Charging Cost Calculator UK

    Estimate how much it costs to charge an electric car at home, at work or on public chargers. Compare your EV charging costs with petrol or diesel and see how your tariff, mileage and charging habits affect the result.

    Figures reviewed June 2026 and updated monthly where appropriate. All results are estimates.

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    Tell us how far you drive and how efficient your EV is.

    UK average is around 7,000 miles per year.

    Selecting a car fills in a typical efficiency.

    Most electric cars achieve between 3 and 4 miles per kWh in normal UK driving.

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    Octopus Energy

    90/100

    Octopus continues to lead the UK market on customer service and complaint handling, backed by genuinely competitive smart tariffs and strong financial backing. The clear front-runner on our intelligence dashboard.

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    OVO Energy

    63/100

    OVO is a competent mid-tier supplier with good digital tools and competitive fixes, held back by inconsistent customer service and heavy bundle upselling.

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    So Energy

    78/100

    Backed by ESB, So Energy combines competitive fixed tariffs with consistently strong service scores. A solid mid-market performer.

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