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Average cost to recharge a 70kWh electric car?

What is the average cost to recharge an electric vehicle with, let's say, a 70kWh battery, or even, say, a Volkswagen Golf?

Asked on 3 January 2023 by Michael David Bullen

Answered by Andrew Brady
If you're charging a car at home, it depends on your home electricity tariff. Assuming you're paying, say, 33p per kWh of electricity, you'll pay around £23 to fully charge an EV with a 70kWh battery. A public rapid charger will be more expensive - expect to pay around twice this figure for a charge (although it's unlikely you'll fully charge a car this way).
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