What does it cost to charge your EV?

Home off-peak vs the Ofgem price cap vs public rapid charging. Unit cost only.

Car Miles a year Miles per kWh Home off-peak rate (p/kWh) Public rapid rate (p/kWh)

Home off-peak

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Price cap 26.32p

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Public rapid

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7.6p = Intelligent Octopus Go overnight (23:30–05:30). 26.32p/kWh = Ofgem cap average, Direct Debit, 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026. 75p is an illustration of rapid charging, not a published average. Car efficiency from EV-Database. Standing charge and charging losses not included. Rates checked 15 October 2026. Not financial advice.