Certain drivers will have to pay more to run their cars after changes in April. Increases to energy bills will hit owners of electric vehicles (EVs) in the pocket.
It's been confirmed that energy charges will rise by £111 a year for a typical household from April after regulator Ofgem announced latest price changes.
It will mean EV owners having to pay more to charge their cars.
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While EVs are generally cheaper to run than petrol or diesel motors, costs will be increasing from April.
Experts say the average price to fully charge an electric vehicle at an at-home charger will increase from £14.91 to £16.21.
It will be a painful month for EV owners, who are also being made to pay vehicle tax for the first time of up to £195 from then.
Motoring expert Aidan Rushby, founder and CEO of Carmoola, said: "Ofgem's Price Cap adjustments affect households across the UK, and while warmer months are ahead and that will help with the costs of heating and lighting homes, rising energy costs will continue to drive up monthly bills for electric vehicle (EV) owners.
"With Ofgem announcing a 6.4% increase in the next price cap, EV drivers nationwide can expect a significant rise in their energy bills.
"A recent survey we conducted found that nearly a third of Brits would not switch to an EV due to rising energy costs.
"Following today's announcement, this number is likely to grow.
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"With the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales approaching and more EVs hitting UK roads, drivers will be hoping for energy price relief to make charging their vehicles more affordable.
"To save money, we'd suggest that EV drivers aim to charge their cars at home whenever possible, and explore whether their energy providers offer off-peak tariffs to help reduce charging costs by topping up at these cheaper times."