‘I can charge my car for £6’: could new rules cut costs for EV drivers? Shane Hickey Wed, October 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM GMT+1 7 min read
By charging in front of their house via an energy supply in their home, rather than using a public charger, drivers can cut the cost by up to 90%.Photograph: Kerbo Charge

When Alison Williams bought her electric Volkswagen ID.3 two years ago, she thought she was making the right choice for the environment, having already upgraded her end-of-terrace London home with insulation and solar panels.