The cost of ultra-rapid charging at peak rates has fallen by 13% or a massive 8p/kWh, delivering a major boost for EV drivers out on the road this summer.

The huge fall, revealed in the AA EV Recharge Report for June 2025, comes as the motoring organisation reveals ultra-high motorway petrol costs reaching up to 170.9p a litre (against a UK average of 134.8p in mid-July).

Recharge rates across all other speeds and times remained the same compared to the previous month, making EV running costs competitive across the board when compared to per mile costs for fuel.

Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said: “As families prepare to travel the length and breadth of the country, a fall in EV running costs is extremely welcome. A staggering 8p/kWh reduction in peak time costs at the fastest speed will not only keep the wheels turning but improve the image of motorway service areas.

“Currently, with motorway petrol and diesel so prohibitively expensive that filling up there is a last resort, ultra-rapid charging costs that offer a big pence-per-mile saving over pump fuel is a very significant turnaround in fortunes. AA EV charging cost monitoring shows that average ultra-rapid peak and off-peak rates are close to if not lower than average petrol prices.”

Drivers making big summer getaway journeys in their electric cars will also be able to use more than 82,000 public charging devices, of which 8,619 are ultra-rapid (+150kW).

AA EV Recharge Report June 2025 – Flat Rates

AA EV Recharge Report June 2025 – Peak and Off-Peak Rates

The latest AA Recharge Report follows the Government’s recent announcements of grants to help approximately 40% of households without dedicated off-street parking charge at home, improve EV signage on the strategic road network and to provide an Electric Car Grant of up to £3,750 on the purchase of some new electric cars.

The AA said the investments are much-needed to “help a hesitant public reconsider their concerns towards electric cars, as well as assist those who want to take advantage of the cheapest means of charging, but are penalised by not having a driveway”.

But it’s called for more to be done to help smooth the road towards electrification such as amending vehicle excise duty (VED) rates for EVs to make them more enticing, alongside equalising VAT on public charging with domestic energy.

Jack Cousens added: “The recent announcements are brilliant first steps, but we urge the Chancellor to go further in her Budget later in the year. Matching VAT on public charging with home energy VAT as well as revising car tax rates could make a massive difference in the uptake of both new and used electric cars.”

Average prices are the PAYG options without connection fee as of 27 June 2025. Subscriptions are available for all charge point speeds which can unlock a cheaper p/kWh, however rates vary across provider.

EV 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.  

Fuel calculations based on Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre (100hp) Petrol with a 40-litre tank. 80% refuel = 32 litres. Petrol: 32 litres @ 134.10 ppl = £42.91. Combined Low MPG of 52.3 = 366 miles at 11.72p/mile.