British electric car drivers are saving significantly more money than their German counterparts, according to new analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). The study found that UK EV owners are saving, on average, more than £1,500 a year by running an electric car instead of a petrol one – around £540 more than EV drivers in Germany.
With electric vehicles now accounting for more than one-in-five new car sales in the UK so far in 2025, the report highlights a clear financial benefit for drivers making the switch to electric power. The ECIU compared the costs of owning and running a range of popular electric and petrol cars in both countries.
