How do prices compare between electric and petrol?

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gonefishin
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I have no idea how this is broken down but I would like to know how the prices compare.

I do a lot of driving and I am under the impression that switching to an electric SUV will save me money over my standard one. Does anyone know the typical price comparisons for the two?

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ElectricDan
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As of last year, the average is about half the cost in an EV when compared to a petrol-powered vehicle. I would say the differences have changed since then with petrol costs going up a bit. Some places have expressed that electricity has gone up as well so it is hard to get a definite answer across the board right now.
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My calculations, comparing my Qashqai to the 87kW Evolve, based on a projected 9p kWh for electricity (midnight to 5am) and £1.77 per litre for petrol is a 67.1% advantage. A saving of over £2k p.a. travelling 12k miles.
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Rob
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We also have solar so my calculations are a little more complicated but I am hoping to use our solar for charging on a morning which should top up enough for what I use on a weekly basis. Then using grid power likely during the winter months.
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