Overview

• E.ON Next launched a grocery store in central London, pricing all items at £2.70 to represent the cost of a full overnight EV charge for a 40kW battery on its tariff.
• Research shows 65% of UK drivers lack awareness of EV charging costs, with only 4% knowing a full home charge can cost less than a cup of coffee.
• Charging an EV at home can cost as little as 2p per mile, significantly lower than the 15p per mile cost of petrol vehicles.
• Over half of UK drivers have reduced car journeys due to high fuel prices, with many missing important events because of petrol costs.
• Switching to an EV could save high-mileage drivers over £8,350 in running costs over three years, highlighting the economic benefits of electric vehicles.