Danish EV drivers pay the most for home charging at $610 annually

Danish drivers pay the most for at-home EV charging, at an average cost of £486.59 ($610) per year, according to Uswitch data. Germany, Belgium and Italy were the next most expensive countries, while the UK ranked 10th at £309.65. Drivers should review their energy tariffs to ensure they are not paying too much, said Sarah Broomfield from Uswitch.

The average electric vehicle (EV) driver spends £310 per year on electricity to charge it at home, according to a new study by Uswitch.

The energy comparison service calculated the cost based on a typical EV covering 10,000 miles per year at the UK’s average electricity price per kWh.

It also calculated the cost of charging an EV in different countries around the world, based on the average price and mileage in those territories.

The UK ranked as the 10th most expensive out of 50 countries in the study, with the most expensive country to charge an electric vehicle revealed as Denmark, followed by Germany and Belgium.

Average annual EV charging cost:

Country Annual Charging Cost Per Person Denmark £486.59 Germany £412.87 Belgium £398.12 Italy £383.37 Ireland £383.37 Portugal £353.88 Spain £339.14 Austria £324.39 Japan £324.39 United Kingdom £309.65

Sarah Broomfield, energy expert at Uswitch, said: “The use of electric vehicles has clear environmental benefits but for many consumers, the choice to move to EVs can be hindered by perceptions about how much it will cost to charge.

“This research shows that, while the costs are not insignificant, the UK is in a strong position compared to countries like Denmark where the price of electricity makes the cost of a charge so much higher.

“Of course, as well as the cost savings of rapid charging points, we also encourage consumers to regularly review their own energy tariffs to ensure they’re getting the best deal possible.”

The current advisory fuel rate (AFR) for an alternative fuel vehicle is 4ppm, meaning drivers can claim £400 for every 10,000 business miles covered.

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