Go Electric with Vospers

Charging your electric car at home is the main charging option for most EV owners. It's important to be on the best home energy tariff to keep this cost as low as possible because the cost of charging will be included in your normal electricity bill.

How much charging costs will depend on the amount of charging you do, the type of charger you have and also how much you use public charging.​

The cost of installing a home charge point is around £1,000 but with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) grant, you could reduce the upfront cost by up to £350.

Before you get an electric vehicle, you may want to think about how it will impact the cost of your home electricity bill. For instance, if you travel 8000 miles per year in your car, this might equate to around 2800 kWh of additional electricity on your yearly bill if 1 kWh equals 3.5 miles. Therefore it pays to look for the right energy tariff.

For example, you might want to look at off-peaks prices, as many energy companies offer lower electricity prices at night when the demand on the grid is reduced and energy prices are cheaper. Another thing to consider is the number of off-peak hours available to charge your electric car. If for instance you own a Tesla Model S with a 100 kW battery, the charging time will be greater than a Renault Zoe with a 30 kW battery. Therefore, you might want to look for a tariff which offers longer off-peak charging periods.

There are many factors that can and will affect the range of an all-electric vehicle. We have summarised some useful information on the topic of all-electric vehicle range in a short "What you need to know" with content sourced from Ford UK. Read more here.