EVs now £980 cheaper to run per year than petrol cars, study says

A new study finds electric vehicles cost £980 less to run per year than petrol cars, underscoring a clear EV advantage. Zapmap estimates annual EV charging at £680, with 80% at home and 20% on the move, versus £1,660 at petrol pumps. Auto Trader notes EVs have been cheaper to buy than petrol cars for two consecutive months, helped by discounts and the Government's Electric Car Grant. The comparison assumes 10,000 miles per year and pairs a VW ID.3 with an equivalent VW Golf, without counting servicing, maintenance or insurance. The gap widened from £296 in March to £455 in April as petrol prices climbed.