EV home charging cost UK — 16 cars at 26.11p/kWh
At the Ofgem price-cap rate of 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026), charging a Nissan Leaf 40 kWh from 20% to 80% (32 kWh) costs £6.27. A full charge costs £10.44. Prices below cover 16 popular UK EVs across 4 charging patterns.
Unit rate: Ofgem cap 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026). Battery specs: SMMT / manufacturer press packs 2024–2025. Published 2026-06-20.
EV home charging at 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026): charging 1 kWh costs 26.11p. A 60 kWh top-up (e.g. 0%→100% on a 60 kWh car) costs £15.67. Rapid public chargers are NOT capped by Ofgem — these figures apply to home charging on a standard variable tariff only. Source: Ofgem (OGL v3.0); battery specs: SMMT / manufacturer data.
Charging cost by car model and charging pattern
Cost in pence per charge session. Click any cell to see the full page with monthly/annual totals and an interactive calculator.
| Car | Battery | Daily top-up (20%→80%) | Weekly overnight full charge (0%→100%) | Weekday commuter (20%→80%, 5 days) | Occasional use (20%→80%, twice a week) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | 40 kWh | £6.27(24.0 kWh) | £10.44(40.0 kWh) | £6.27(24.0 kWh) | £6.27(24.0 kWh) |
| Nissan Leaf e+ 62 kWh | 62 kWh | £9.71(37.2 kWh) | £16.19(62.0 kWh) | £9.71(37.2 kWh) | £9.71(37.2 kWh) |
| Renault ZOE 52 kWh | 52 kWh | £8.15(31.2 kWh) | £13.58(52.0 kWh) | £8.15(31.2 kWh) | £8.15(31.2 kWh) |
| Volkswagen ID.3 58 kWh | 58 kWh | £9.09(34.8 kWh) | £15.14(58.0 kWh) | £9.09(34.8 kWh) | £9.09(34.8 kWh) |
| Volkswagen ID.3 77 kWh | 77 kWh | £12.06(46.2 kWh) | £20.10(77.0 kWh) | £12.06(46.2 kWh) | £12.06(46.2 kWh) |
| Volkswagen ID.4 82 kWh | 82 kWh | £12.85(49.2 kWh) | £21.41(82.0 kWh) | £12.85(49.2 kWh) | £12.85(49.2 kWh) |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | 57.5 kWh | £9.01(34.5 kWh) | £15.01(57.5 kWh) | £9.01(34.5 kWh) | £9.01(34.5 kWh) |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 82 kWh | £12.85(49.2 kWh) | £21.41(82.0 kWh) | £12.85(49.2 kWh) | £12.85(49.2 kWh) |
| Tesla Model Y Standard Range | 57.5 kWh | £9.01(34.5 kWh) | £15.01(57.5 kWh) | £9.01(34.5 kWh) | £9.01(34.5 kWh) |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 75 kWh | £11.75(45.0 kWh) | £19.58(75.0 kWh) | £11.75(45.0 kWh) | £11.75(45.0 kWh) |
| BMW i3 42 kWh | 42 kWh | £6.58(25.2 kWh) | £10.97(42.0 kWh) | £6.58(25.2 kWh) | £6.58(25.2 kWh) |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 73 kWh | 72.6 kWh | £11.37(43.6 kWh) | £18.96(72.6 kWh) | £11.37(43.6 kWh) | £11.37(43.6 kWh) |
| Hyundai IONIQ 6 77 kWh | 74 kWh | £11.59(44.4 kWh) | £19.32(74.0 kWh) | £11.59(44.4 kWh) | £11.59(44.4 kWh) |
| Kia EV6 77.4 kWh | 74 kWh | £11.59(44.4 kWh) | £19.32(74.0 kWh) | £11.59(44.4 kWh) | £11.59(44.4 kWh) |
| MG MG4 64 kWh | 61.7 kWh | £9.67(37.0 kWh) | £16.11(61.7 kWh) | £9.67(37.0 kWh) | £9.67(37.0 kWh) |
| Peugeot e-2008 54 kWh | 50 kWh | £7.83(30.0 kWh) | £13.05(50.0 kWh) | £7.83(30.0 kWh) | £7.83(30.0 kWh) |
Unit rate 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026). Assumes 100% charging efficiency — real chargers have ~10% loss; actual bill may be ~10% higher. Source: Ofgem (OGL v3.0); battery specs: SMMT / manufacturer data.
Charging patterns explained
Daily top-up (20%→80%)
Charge from 20% to 80% every day — the recommended cycle to preserve battery health.
7 sessions per week.
Weekly overnight full charge (0%→100%)
One full charge from flat per week — the pattern for weekly commuters.
1 session per week.
Weekday commuter (20%→80%, 5 days)
Top up 60% of battery on each of five working days — typical commuter pattern.
5 sessions per week.
Occasional use (20%→80%, twice a week)
Charge twice a week — pattern for low-mileage or second-car use.
2 sessions per week.
EV charging FAQs
How much does it cost to charge a Nissan Leaf at home in 2026?
At the Ofgem cap rate of 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026), charging a Nissan Leaf 40 kWh from 20% to 80% (32 kWh) costs £6.27. A full 0%→100% charge (40 kWh) costs £10.44. Source: Nissan Leaf spec + Ofgem cap.
Does the Ofgem price cap apply to EV home charging?
Yes. If you charge at home on a standard variable tariff, the Ofgem price cap sets the maximum unit rate your supplier can charge — currently 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026). Public rapid chargers and on-street chargers are operated by commercial networks and are NOT subject to the price cap; their prices vary. These pages cover home charging only.
How do I work out the cost of charging my electric car at home?
Cost = battery kWh charged × unit rate. To find kWh charged: take your battery capacity (e.g. 40 kWh) and multiply by the fraction charged (e.g. 0.6 for 20%→80%). At 26.11p/kWh: 40 × 0.6 × 26.11p = £6.27. Use our per-model calculator to enter your own usage.
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Sources
Unit rate: Ofgem — Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges (1 July to 30 September 2026), OGL v3.0. Battery capacities: SMMT / manufacturer press packs — UK EV battery capacity and WLTP range data 2024–2025 2025. These are home-charging costs only — public rapid charger rates are set by commercial operators and are NOT subject to the Ofgem cap. Ofgem · SMMT.