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: 26.1p/kWh (Ofgem price cap, Jul–Sep 2026). To see costs on your own tariff, use the calculator.
Compact Hatchbacks
MG
MG4
Standard Range (64kWh)
Cost per mile
6.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£653
Real-world range
225 mi
Volkswagen
ID.3
Pro Performance (77kWh)
Cost per mile
6.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£687
Real-world range
265 mi
Nissan
Leaf
40kWh
Cost per mile
7.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£746
Real-world range
130 mi
BYD
Dolphin
Comfort (60kWh)
Cost per mile
6.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£653
Real-world range
210 mi
Renault
Megane E-Tech
EV60 optimum charge
Cost per mile
6.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£687
Real-world range
225 mi
BYD
Dolphin
Comfort 60.4kWh
Cost per mile
6.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£653
Real-world range
220 mi
Volkswagen
ID.3
Pro S 77kWh
Cost per mile
7.3p
Annual (10k mi)
£725
Real-world range
280 mi
Cupra
Born
58kWh
Cost per mile
6.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£687
Real-world range
220 mi
Renault
Megane E-Tech
Techno EV60 60kWh
Cost per mile
7.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£746
Real-world range
215 mi
Executive Saloons
Tesla
Model 3
Standard Range RWD (2024 Highland)
Cost per mile
6.4p
Annual (10k mi)
£637
Real-world range
280 mi
Hyundai
Ioniq 6
Standard Range RWD
Cost per mile
6.2p
Annual (10k mi)
£621
Real-world range
280 mi
BYD
Seal
RWD Extended Range
Cost per mile
6.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£687
Real-world range
280 mi
BMW
i4
eDrive40
Cost per mile
7.3p
Annual (10k mi)
£725
Real-world range
300 mi
Executive Gran Coupés
Executive Fastbacks
Compact Crossovers
Compact SUVs
Tesla
Model Y
RWD
Cost per mile
7.1p
Annual (10k mi)
£705
Real-world range
265 mi
Volkswagen
ID.4
Pure Performance 77kWh
Cost per mile
7.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£791
Real-world range
255 mi
BYD
Atto 3
Extended Range
Cost per mile
7.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£746
Real-world range
200 mi
Jeep
Avenger
Summit (54kWh)
Cost per mile
7.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£746
Real-world range
195 mi
Volvo
EX30
Single Motor Extended Range
Cost per mile
6.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£653
Real-world range
250 mi
Hyundai
Kona Electric
65kWh
Cost per mile
6.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£687
Real-world range
250 mi
BYD
Atto 3
Active 60.5kWh
Cost per mile
7.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£791
Real-world range
200 mi
Peugeot
e-2008
Allure 50kWh
Cost per mile
7.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£791
Real-world range
165 mi
Vauxhall
Mokka Electric
Design 50kWh
Cost per mile
8.2p
Annual (10k mi)
£816
Real-world range
160 mi
Premium Compact Hatchbacks
Premium Compact SUVs
Premium City Cars
Compact Premium SUVs
Audi
Q4 e-tron
45 quattro (77kWh)
Cost per mile
7.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£791
Real-world range
255 mi
Volvo
XC40 Recharge
Single Motor
Cost per mile
8.2p
Annual (10k mi)
£816
Real-world range
220 mi
BMW
iX1
xDrive30
Cost per mile
7.9p
Annual (10k mi)
£791
Real-world range
210 mi
Mercedes
EQA
250+
Cost per mile
7.7p
Annual (10k mi)
£768
Real-world range
250 mi
Mid-Size SUVs
Nissan
Ariya
63kWh FWD
Cost per mile
8.2p
Annual (10k mi)
£816
Real-world range
200 mi
Skoda
Enyaq
85 (77kWh)
Cost per mile
7.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£746
Real-world range
260 mi
Ford
Mustang Mach-E
Standard Range RWD
Cost per mile
7.5p
Annual (10k mi)
£746
Real-world range
260 mi
Skoda
Enyaq iV
60 (58kWh)
Cost per mile
7.7p
Annual (10k mi)
£768
Real-world range
200 mi