How much does it cost to charge an electric car in the UK?
Accurate cost and time calculations for the UK's most popular EVs across every major public charging network and home tariff. Updated April 2026.
Cheapest rapid networks to charge a Tesla Model Y
20% → 80% on a 75kWh battery, on 50kW+ public chargers. PAYG headline rates, VAT included.
| Network | PAYG rate | Total cost | Cost per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Supercharger | 58.0p | £26.10 | 17.1p/mile |
| Pod Point | 62.0p | £27.90 | 18.3p/mile |
| Believ | 66.0p | £29.70 | 19.5p/mile |
| SWARCO eVolt | 75.0p | £33.75 | 22.1p/mile |
| Allego | 78.0p | £35.10 | 23.0p/mile |
| Mer | 78.0p | £35.10 | 23.0p/mile |
| Be.EV | 79.0p | £35.55 | 23.3p/mile |
| Evyve | 79.0p | £35.55 | 23.3p/mile |
Sources: each network's published tariff page, last verified 2026-04-01.
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Why our numbers differ from other calculators
Real charging curves
Most calculators assume a charger delivers its peak rate from 0–100%. In reality, charging tapers as the battery fills. We model the actual curve for each EV.
Per-network tariffs
Headline rates aren't the whole story. Subscription tariffs, off-peak windows and session fees all matter. Each network is broken out individually.
Real-world efficiency
Cost per mile uses real-world Wh/mile figures from independent tests, not optimistic WLTP. Closer to what you'll actually pay.