Electric Car Running Costs UK 2026
Real-world pence-per-mile costs for 25+ EVs on sale in the UK, based on actual efficiency data and current electricity prices. Select any model to see detailed running cost analysis.
Standard home tariff: 28p/kWh. To see costs on your own tariff, use the calculator.
Compact Hatchbacks
MG
MG4
Standard Range (64kWh)
Cost per mile
7.0p
Annual (10k mi)
£700
Real-world range
225 mi
Volkswagen
ID.3
Pro Performance (77kWh)
Cost per mile
7.4p
Annual (10k mi)
£737
Real-world range
265 mi
Nissan
Leaf
40kWh
Cost per mile
8.0p
Annual (10k mi)
£800
Real-world range
130 mi
BYD
Dolphin
Comfort (60kWh)
Cost per mile
7.0p
Annual (10k mi)
£700
Real-world range
210 mi
Renault
Megane E-Tech
EV60 optimum charge
Cost per mile
7.4p
Annual (10k mi)
£737
Real-world range
225 mi
Executive Saloons
Tesla
Model 3
Standard Range RWD (2024 Highland)
Cost per mile
6.8p
Annual (10k mi)
£683
Real-world range
280 mi
Hyundai
Ioniq 6
Standard Range RWD
Cost per mile
6.7p
Annual (10k mi)
£667
Real-world range
280 mi
BYD
Seal
RWD Extended Range
Cost per mile
7.4p
Annual (10k mi)
£737
Real-world range
280 mi
Executive Gran Coupés
Executive Fastbacks
Compact Crossovers
Compact SUVs
Tesla
Model Y
RWD
Cost per mile
7.6p
Annual (10k mi)
£757
Real-world range
265 mi
Volkswagen
ID.4
Pure Performance 77kWh
Cost per mile
8.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£848
Real-world range
255 mi
BYD
Atto 3
Extended Range
Cost per mile
8.0p
Annual (10k mi)
£800
Real-world range
200 mi
Jeep
Avenger
Summit (54kWh)
Cost per mile
8.0p
Annual (10k mi)
£800
Real-world range
195 mi