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UK Households Charging Electric Vehicles at Home Face New Fees
Starting Wednesday, UK households charging electric vehicles at home will face new fees under the Ofgem price cap. The new fees could reach £24 per charge, though the exact cost depends on factors such as energy provider, tariffs, and battery size.
Beginning April 1, UK households charging electric vehicles at home will encounter new charges under the Ofgem price cap. According to a government policy paper, the typical household in the UK paying via direct debit has electricity unit rates around 34p per kWh. BP Pulse noted that the costs of charging an EV in a private property vary based on factors such as energy provider and tariffs, vehicle battery size and capacity, and type of home charge. The average EV battery capacity in the UK is around 40kWh. Charging a vehicle with this battery capacity could cost around £10.88 based on charging to 80% of battery capacity, which most manufacturers recommend for daily charging to extend the life of a battery.
Key Facts
- New fees for charging electric vehicles at home in the UK take effect Wednesday.
- The new fees stem from the Ofgem price cap.
- The typical household in the UK has electricity unit rates around 34p per kWh.
- The average EV battery capacity in the UK is around 40kWh.
- Charging an average EV to 80% could cost about £10.88.
- Charging costs depend on the energy provider, tariffs, and battery size.
- Some cars have larger battery capacities, making a full charge more expensive.
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Research Sources
- Birmingham Mail — UK households who charge EVs at home face new charges from Wednesday