Peak ultra-rapid EV charging prices drop 13% as Government unveils new grants

Electric vehicle drivers saw a major cost benefit in June, with the AA reporting a 13% drop in peak ultra-rapid charging rates, bringing the cost down by 8p/kWh in just one month.

The June 2025 Recharge Report highlights that peak-time ultra-rapid charging now averages 55p/kWh, offering a competitive alternative to fuel, with per-mile costs now lower than those for petrol in many cases.

While prices for all other charging types remained unchanged month-on-month, the report confirms that EV running costs remain broadly stable and attractive across public and home charging options.

With over 82,000 public chargers now in operation across the UK, including 8,619 ultra-rapid devices, the network is well positioned to support summer travel.

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.”