Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in UK

Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in UK

An analysis finds that operating an electric car in the United Kingdom now costs roughly one‑ninth of the expense of a petrol or diesel vehicle, based on current electricity rates, fuel taxes and typical mileage. The lower per‑mile cost underscores a growing economic edge for EVs for consumers and fleet operators as gasoline prices remain high.