Electric vehicle drivers can now travel significantly further on £20 of electricity than petrol drivers can on the same spend, according to new analysis from char.gy.
The charging company said £20 spent using its overnight tariff can power an electric vehicle for around 150 to 200 miles, compared with roughly 120 miles in a typical petrol car.
For the average UK motorist, that equates to around seven to 10 days of driving from a £20 overnight charge, versus about six days for petrol.
The figures come as the Government consults on potential road pricing mechanisms for electric vehicles.
Char.gy warned that maintaining the cost advantage of EVs will be crucial if ministers want to sustain consumer confidence and support the shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
The company’s research with YouGov, What Everyone Should Know About EVs, found that affordable charging is the single biggest trigger for EV adoption.
Some 63% of non-EV drivers said lower charging costs would encourage them to switch, rising to 78% among those considering an EV in the near term and 76% among longer-term considerers.
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