27 August 2025
The AA EV Recharge Report for July 2025 shows that slow charging costs, typically found in residential areas with limited off-street parking, fell by up to 2p/kWh. Peak rate slow charging dropped by two pence, while flat rate slow charging fell by a penny, matching the fall in the OFGEM domestic energy price cap**.
"AA EV Recharge Report July 2025", the highlighted quote is "Removing VAT from public charging remains a simple and popular solution, but tackling the wider issue of high UK electricity prices would also drive prices down."
AA EV Recharge Report, July 2025. Flat rates;
|
Charge Type |
Speed |
Jul Ave (p/kWh) |
Jun Ave (p/kWh) |
Difference (p/kWh) |
Cost to add 80% charge |
Pence per mil (p/mile) |
|
| Domestic | Up to 7kW | 26 | 27 | -1 | £10.40 | 5.88 | |
| Slow | Up to 8kW | 49 | 50 | -1 | £19.60 | 11.07 | |
| Fast | 8-49kW | 62 | 60 | 2 | £24.80 | 14.01 | |
| Rapid | 50-149kW | 74 | 74 | 0 | £29.60 | 16.72 | |
| Ultra-rapid | + 150kW | 78 | 78 | 0 | £31.20 | 17.63 | |
| PETROL | 134.90 ppl | 134.10 ppl | 0.80 ppl | £43.17 | 11.79 | ||
AA EV Recharge Report, July 2025. Peak and Off-Peak rates;
| Charge Type | Speed |
Jul Ave (p/kWh) |
Jun Ave (p/kWh) |
Difference (p/kWh) |
Cost to add 80% charge |
Pence per mile (p/mile) |
|
|
Slow Off-peak |
Up to 8kW | 43 | 43 | 0 | £17.20 | 9.72 | |
| Slow Peak | Up to 8kW | 56 | 58 | -2 | £22.40 | 12.66 | |
| Fast Off-peak | 8-49kW | 54 | 54 | 0 | £21.60 | 12.20 | |
| Fast Peak | 8-49kW | 87 | 87 | 0 | £34.80 | 19.66 | |
| Rapid Off-Peak | 50-149kW | 54 | 54 | 0 | £21.60 | 12.20 | |
| Rapid Peak | 50-149kW | 87 | 87 | 0 | £34.80 | 19.66 | |
| Ultra-rapid Off-Peak | +150kW | 45 | 45 | 0 | £18.00 | 10.17 | |
| Ultra-rapid Peak | +150kW | 55 | 55 | 0 | £22.00 | 12.43 | |
| PETROL | 134.90 ppl | 134.10 ppl | 0.80 ppl | £43.17 | 11.79 | ||
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for The AA, said; “The reduction in slow charging costs meant EV drivers without a driveway were able to experience some of the benefit of cheaper charging outside their front door.
“However, more must be done to bring public charging costs down further, so more drivers able to make the switch to EVs can be convinced of the benefits. Removing VAT from public charging remains a simple and popular solution, but tackling the wider issue of high UK electricity prices would also drive prices down.”
* Average prices are the PAYG options without connection fee as at 21 July 2025. Subscriptions are available for all charge point speeds which can unlock a cheaper p/kWh, however rates vary across provider. Peak and off-peak times vary between chargepoint operators.
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_11_August_Library.pdf
Calculations based on Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L (100PS) Petrol with a 40 litre tank. 80% refuel = 32 litres.
Petrol: 32 litres @ 134.90 ppl = £43.17. Combined Low MPG of 52.3 = 366 miles at 11.79 p/mile.
Vauxhall Corsa specifications here: Corsa_PSG_MY25_11_August_Library.pdf
** Changes to energy price cap between 1 July and 30 September 2025 | Ofgem