£960 boost confirmed for EV drivers who can charge their cars at home

MotoringMotoring NewsMidlands traffic and travelHandy boost20:12, 16 Aug 2026Electric car owners save almost £1,000 more than petrol drivers as more and more opt for EVs. Drivers who are able to charge their electric cars at home can save £960 compared to petrol vehicle owners, according to fresh data from Autotrader.‌New data from Autotrader and Zapmap shows £180 year-on-year jump in annual electric vehicle (EV) fuel cost savings in July, following sustained petrol price hikes driven by the conflict in the Middle East.‌Electrified cars took more than half of all new car enquiries on Autotrader in July, with electric cars taking 29.1% and Plug-in Hybrid cars taking 20.8%.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham inheritance tax decision as people lose £35,000 from gifting allowanceOctopus Electroverse joins