The AA’s EV Recharge Report for November shows that prices across all speeds have remained static since last month, whereas pump prices have risen by 1.5 pence per litre.
Drivers heading off for Christmas will be cheered to see charging prices remain competitive and offer stability. In comparison, petrol drivers saw prices rise in November – and further increases experienced so far in December.
Even those charging their cars at the kerbside outside their homes, during off-peak periods, will on average being spending less on Christmas car travel than petrol car owners.
AA EV Recharge Report, November 2024. Flat rates;
|
Charge Type |
Speed |
Nov Ave (p/kWh) |
Oct Ave (p/kWh) |
Difference (p/kWh) |
Cost to add 80% charge |
Pence per mil (p/mile) |
|
| Domestic | Up to 7kW | 24 | 24 | 0 | £9.60 | 5.42 | |
| Slow | Up to 8kW | 49 | 49 | 0 | £19.60 | 11.07 | |
| Fast | 8-49kW | 59 | 59 | 0 | £23.60 | 13.33 | |
| Rapid | 50-149kW | 73 | 73 | 0 | £29.20 | 16.50 | |
| Ultra-rapid | + 150kW | 77 | 77 | 0 | £30.80 | 17.40 | |
| PETROL | 135.80 ppl | 134.50 ppl | 1.5 ppl | £43.46 | 11.87 | ||
AA EV Recharge Report, November 2024. Peak and Off-Peak rates;
| Charge Type | Speed |
Nov Ave (p/kWh) |
Oct Ave (p/kWh) |
Difference (p/kWh) |
Cost to add 80% charge |
Pence per mile (p/mile) |
|
|
Slow Off-peak |
Up to 8kW | 44 | 44 | 0 | £17.60 | 9.94 | |
| Slow Peak | Up to 8kW | 69 | 69 | 0 | £27.60 | 15.59 | |
| Fast Off-peak | 8-49kW | 75 | 75 | 0 | £30.00 | 16.95 | |
| Fast Peak | 8-49kW | 79 | 79 | 0 | £31.60 | 17.85 | |
| Rapid Off-Peak | 50-149kW | 65 | 65 | 0 | £26.00 | 14.69 | |
| Rapid Peak | 50-149kW | 82 | 82 | 0 | £32.80 | 18.53 | |
| Ultra-rapid Off-Peak | +150kW | 55 | 55 | 0 | £22.00 | 12.43 | |
| Ultra-rapid Peak | +150kW | 69 | 69 | 0 | £27.60 | 15.59 | |
| PETROL | 135.80 ppl | 134.50 ppl | 1.30 ppl | £43.46 | 11.87 |
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CMA clears up misunderstanding between councils and advertiser
The AA is pleased to see the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) clarify a misunderstanding that some local authorities raised in respect of installing more public chargers and agreements they had in place with advertiser JCDecaux.
Some councils have signed a digital advertising exclusivity deal with the advertiser, which they believed could hinder the expansion of public chargepoints. As chargers carry digital advertising, some councils believed they were not able to boost the public charging network as it could breach their contract with JCDecaux for digital advertising boards and bus stops already in place.
However, the advertiser confirmed to the CMA that installations could progress as long as there was a “distance of more than 25 meters” from existing infrastructure**. In an open letter from the CMA to transport bodies and councils, they urge parties to review their arrangements accordingly and install more chargers.
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for The AA, said; “As drivers head off for Christmas, those making longer journeys will be pleased that prices have remained static. One of the joys of EV driving is that prices stay for a period of time, whereas petrol prices can fluctuate daily.
“The CMA has helped unlock a niche barrier to boosting the EV network. Some councils felt they had inadvertently blocked their ability to help expand the public charging network, but clarification from JCDecaux shows that everyone can see the potential EV infrastructure brings.
“While the National Audit Office report says the UK is on target to reach 300,000 publicly available chargers by 2030***, we want local authorities to push for better and increase their local network as soon as possible. This would help give drivers the confidence to switch at the first possible opportunity.”
* Average prices are the PAYG options without connection fee as at 24 October 2024. 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_MY25_PSG_3_December_2024_Library.pdf
Calculations based on Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L (100PS) Petrol with a 40 litre tank. 80% refuel = 32 litres.
Petrol: 32 litres @ 135.80 ppl = £43.46. Combined Low MPG of 52.3 = 366 miles at 11.87 p/mile.
Vauxhall Corsa specifications here: Corsa_MY25_PSG_3_December_2024_Library.pdf
*** Public chargepoints for electric vehicles - NAO report