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United Kingdom: charging an electric car

The networks you will meet, where they publish their prices, how to pay without an account, and what the drive costs.

What 100 km costs

🔌 At homeno published source
⚡ Fast charger (IONITY), min–max€10.57–€19.21
⛽ Petrol€14.35

An electric car using 18 kWh/100 km and a petrol car using 7 L/100 km, each country’s own prices. Two different prices, never averaged. “Home” is Eurostat’s household electricity price including all taxes. “Fast” is the range IONITY publishes for charging without an account: its minimum per country and its “up to” maximum — the price depends on the charging point. One operator, not a national average: other networks, apps and subscriptions can be cheaper or dearer, and no official source publishes a current average for public charging.

The main fast-charging networks

Prices change: always check the operator’s own page or the charger screen before you plug in.

Networks checked: November 8, 2026

Your rights at the plug

  • Switzerland, the UK and the Western Balkans are outside the EU: these guarantees do not apply there as such. Check the operator before you rely on a card.

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Road trips in United Kingdom