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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Steve Fowler

Is it cheaper to charge an electric car at home after the July energy price rise?

Smart EV tariffs can cut home charging costs - (Octopus Energy)

If you own an electric car, the latest headlines about rising household energy prices may have prompted a slightly nervous glance towards your home charger.

As reported by Ofgem, from 1 July, the energy price cap soared by 13 per cent for a typical dual-fuel household paying by direct debit. Meanwhile, the average electricity unit rate also rose from 24.67p to 26.11p per kWh.

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