AA EV Recharge Report March 2025

30 April 2025

So little of the trumpeted 6p-a-litre predicted fall in petrol prices has turned up at the pumps so far that EV owners and new converts now boast a 6p-a-mile advantage, according to The AA’s EV Recharge Report for March 2025.

Last week, more than a fortnight after a £3-a-tank saving at the petrol pump was forecasted, the average price was down to 134.7p a litre – just 0.4p a litre below the low-point in March. That left the cost per mile at around 11.8p a mile. Even after the weekend, the average petrol price was only down to 134.3p a litre.

Meantime, the OFGEM energy price cap** still leaves those powering their EVs from home with a cost of no more than 5.65p a mile if they are on the worst case standard rate.

Variable rate kerbside charging is giving an average off-peak saving over petrol of nearly 2p a mile. And, when an unplanned charge is needed outside the home, average costs have dropped 5.8% this month to leave the cost per mile less than 3p a mile more than petrol.

However, off-peak rapid charging is still beating petrol by a penny a mile, now at 10.6p.

"Eliminating range anxiety is key to help drivers who are considering making the switch to electric have more confidence in the national network."

AA EV Recharge Report, March 2025. Flat rates;

AA EV Recharge Report, March 2025. Peak and Off-Peak rates;

Public chargers on the rise

This latest cost of charging update comes as today’s Department for Transport Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics: April 2025*** shows that there has been a 28% increase in publicly available chargepoints over the last 12 months. There are a total of 76,507 charging devices, of which a fifth (20%) are classified as rapid or ultra-rapid, meaning drivers can stop and recharge their car quickly.

Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for The AA, said; “The drop in peak rate slow charging is good news for EV owners without a driveway. Closing the gap on the so-called ‘pavement tax’ is a positive step, but the government missed the chance to take bold action by retaining the 20% VAT rate on public charging at the Spring Statement.

“Any fall in petrol pump prices is at best sluggish despite the slump in oil prices. The AA said at the time that this was likely because higher gasoline demand ahead of the US motoring season pumps up the cost, and UK road fuel retailers made it clear that they would spare drivers none of the fallout from rising wages and other overheads. However, it is still possible that pump prices may come down later if economic fears undermine US holiday travel.

“Meanwhile, the growth of charging infrastructure is encouraging. Eliminating range anxiety is key to help drivers who are considering making the switch to electric have more confidence in the national network. Word of mouth from family and friends has a big influence on future purchases, so hearing positive experiences with public charging can persuade others to consider an EV when they need to change their car.”

* Average prices are the PAYG options without connection fee as at 24 March 2025. Subscriptions are available for all charge point speeds which can unlock a cheaper p/kWh, however rates vary across provider.

Calculations based on adding 80% to a Vauxhall e-Corsa, 50kW, with a WLTP range of 221 miles. Adding 80% range equates to 178 miles of range. Vauxhall e-Corsa specifications here: Corsa_PSG_MY25_1_April_LibraryN.pdf

Calculations based on Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L (100PS) Petrol with a 40 litre tank. 80% refuel = 32 litres.

Petrol: 32 litres @ 135.60 ppl = £43.39. Combined Low MPG of 52.3 = 366 miles at 11.86 p/mile.

Vauxhall Corsa specifications here: Corsa_PSG_MY25_1_April_LibraryN.pdf

** Changes to energy price cap between 1 January and 31 March 2025 | Ofgem

*** Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics: April 2025 - GOV.UK