EV vs Petrol: Specific Car Comparisons
Generic averages don't answer your question. These pages compare the running costs of specific electric and petrol cars — with real UK fuel prices and pre-calculated tables at every mileage.
Most searched
Tesla Model 3
vs BMW 3 Series
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
compact SUVTesla Model Y
vs Volkswagen Tiguan
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
compact SUVTesla Model Y
vs BMW X3
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
compact hatchbackMG4
vs Volkswagen Golf
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
mid-size SUVHyundai Ioniq 5
vs BMW X3
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
Popular comparisons
Kia EV6
vs Audi A4
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
compact SUVVolkswagen ID.4
vs Volkswagen Tiguan
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
executive fastbackPolestar 2
vs BMW 3 Series
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
executive saloonHyundai Ioniq 6
vs BMW 3 Series
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
compact hatchbackNissan Leaf
vs Vauxhall Astra
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
More comparisons
Audi Q4 e-tron
vs Audi Q5
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
full-size luxury saloonTesla Model S
vs BMW 5 Series
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
premium compact SUVSmart #1
vs Mini Hatch
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
executive saloonBYD Seal
vs Honda Civic
At 10,000 mi/yr · 80% home charging
How are these figures calculated?
Annual saving figures use real-world UK fuel prices —143.9p/litre petrol, 28p/kWh home electricity, and 60p/kWh public charging — at 10,000 miles per year with 80% of EV charging at home. Vehicle efficiency figures are real-world UK averages, not official WLTP ratings. Use our full calculator to enter your own mileage, prices and charging split.
See our methodology for full details.