New knowledge from the AA EV Recharge Report highlights a drop in peak-time charging prices, however this enchancment in working prices has coincided with a rise in highway tax for electrical car prospects.
April noticed a 7p/kWh drop in peak-time on-street gradual charging, persevering with a downward development in pricing for urban-based EV customers.
On the identical time, off-peak residential charging fell by 1p/kWh, offering additional worth to prospects who can plan their charging schedules.
Nonetheless, this constructive information comes alongside a pivotal coverage change: as of April 1, all EVs — together with these already registered — are actually liable to pay Automobile Excise Responsibility (VED).
Jack Cousens, head of roads coverage on the AA, stated: “For the second month working, on-street residential charging has fallen which means drivers can recharge for much less nearer to their house.
“That is necessary for these with none devoted off-street parking, because it permits everybody to hitch the transfer to electrification.
“Sadly for EV drivers, the introduction of VED implies that the times of free automotive tax are over.”
Cousens described the choice to retrospectively cost all EV homeowners with the identical charge as these driving combustion vehicles as “harsh” and removes a key incentive for individuals trying to purchase a used EV.
He added: “An annual tax saving of round £200 was to not be sniffed at, but the distinctive transfer to hit homeowners on this manner means individuals might persist with what they’ve all the time chosen.
“The AA agrees that every one drivers ought to pay one thing in the direction of highway upkeep, however a fairer resolution could be to supply a reduced EV charge till EVs saturated extra of the UK automotive parc.”
Key EV charging price traits – AA EV Recharge Report, April 2025
Flat charges by charger kind
| Cost Sort | Pace | Apr Ave (p/kWh) | Mar Ave (p/kWh) | Distinction (p/kWh) | Value so as to add 80% cost | Pence per mile (p/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | As much as 7kW | 27 | 25 | +2 | £10.80 | 6.10 |
| Gradual | As much as 8kW | 50 | 50 | 0 | £20.00 | 11.30 |
| Quick | 8-49K | 60 | 60 | 0 | £24.00 | 13.56 |
| Fast | 50–149kW | 74 | 74 | 0 | £29.60 | 16.72 |
| Extremely-rapid | 150kW+ | 78 | 78 | 0 | £31.20 | 17.63 |
Peak and off-peak charging charges
| Cost Sort | Pace | Apr Ave (p/kWh) | Mar Ave (p/kWh) | Distinction (p/kWh) | Value so as to add 80% cost | Pence per mile (p/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradual Off-Peak | As much as 8kW | 43 | 44 | -1 | £17.20 | 9.72 |
| Gradual Peak | As much as 8kW | 58 | 65 | -7 | £23.20 | 13.11 |
| Quick Off-Peak | 8-49K | 54 | 54 | 0 | £21.60 | 12.20 |
| Quick Peak | 8-49K | 85 | 85 | 0 | £34.00 | 19.21 |
| Fast Off-Peak | 50–149kW | 54 | 54 | 0 | £21.60 | 12.20 |
| Fast Peak | 50–149kW | 85 | 85 | 0 | £34.00 | 19.21 |
| Extremely-rapid Off-Peak | 150kW+ | 47 | 47 | 0 | £18.80 | 10.62 |
| Extremely-rapid Peak | 150kW+ | 65 | 65 | 0 | £26.00 | 14.69 |
Comparability to petrol refuelling
| Gas Sort | Apr Value (ppl) | Mar Value (ppl) | Distinction (ppl) | Value to fill 80% | Pence per mile (p/mile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 134.60 | 135.60 | -1.00 | £43.07 | 11.77 |
