Study: EV drivers could save more than £168m in charging costs through smart tariffs

Stuart Stone
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Just over a quarter of the UK's EV drivers continue to charge during peak hours, adding hundreds of pounds a year to their energy bills

UK electric vehicle (EV) drivers are collectively missing out on potential savings of over £168m by not charging using smart tariffs that can help to slash their energy bills. That is according to new...

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