RAC: Electric cars charging costs are rising - but not as fast as petrol costs

Michael Holder
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Electric vehicles represent a $7tr market opportunity by 2030 alone, according to BNEF | Credit: iStock
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Electric vehicles represent a $7tr market opportunity by 2030 alone, according to BNEF | Credit: iStock

New analysis shows that driving an electric car still represents 'excellent value for money' compared to petrol or diesels, despite surging electricity prices

The average price to charge up an electric car using a publicly-accessible rapid charger in Britain has risen by more than a fifth since September due to soaring energy costs, yet it still remains far...

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