What an electric car costs to run each month, according to Loveelectric

Loveelectric has published a rundown on what an electric car actually costs to run each month versus a petrol or diesel equivalent, aimed at individual drivers weighing up the cost of going electric. For anyone building a business case for EV adoption, the piece is a reminder that the monthly number, not the P11D price, is the one that tends to carry the argument with a driver or a finance director. (Loveelectric) The effect on fleet running costs can be followed week by week in the THRIVE Fleet Cost Index.

Why this matters: Total cost of ownership calculations increasingly hinge on financing route and charging behaviour as much as list price. Sense-check supplier running-cost claims against your own charging mix before they go anywhere near a board paper.