EVs 50% cheaper to run than a petrol car… but with a higher upfront cost, here’s how many years you’ll need to drive it to break even

Many people say the upfront cost of an EV is a major reason why they can’t or won’t make the switch to electric.

But the savings long term could balance out the upfront sting of an EV, as the ownership cost of an electric car is much lower than a petrol car, new data claims.