Study: Electric vehicles 33 per cent cheaper to run than petrol and diesel cars

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New report shows falling battery costs and high fuel prices are widening the economic advantage of EVs for drivers in Europe

Running an electric vehicle (EV) was 33 per cent cheaper than operating a petrol or diesel car in Europe last year, according to new analysis published this week by think tank the International Council...

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