Cost of Electric Car Ownership

Cost-effective Parking

Enjoy an all-round lower running cost, with savings to be made at every turn. Electric vehicles can unlock enviable savings on parking. Many local authorities around the country levy lower or no fees for on-street parking and/or resident parking permits on electric vehicles.
Some parking operators, sometimes placed conveniently near a train station, also waive or discount parking charges for electric vehicles so it is worth researching saving opportunities around you.

Zero emissions, zero road tax

Road tax in the UK, officially known as Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), is calculated based on CO2 emissions. Because fully electric cars output zero CO2 emissions (in fact, they don't even come with an exhaust), running one will cost you zero road tax.

Farewell congestion charge

Travelling into Central London? In a fully electric Kia, you'll automatically avoid paying the Congestion Charge until 25th December 2025, as well as the charge for entering the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) — saving you £27.50 on your journey.

But it doesn’t stop with London. As many more cities like Manchester and Birmingham introduce similar clean air zones, electric vehicles are the best way to guarantee long-term access to these areas, at the best possible price.

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Recharge your batteries, right at home

How much does it cost to charge an electric car? It’s probably a lot less than you think. Especially when you’re charging at home.

Securing a good deal on charging your electric car at home or at a public station can save you significant amounts of money compared to running a combustion engine vehicle. It is worth ensuring you have the right energy tariff at home. If you rely solely on public charging, some operators can also offer very competitive pricing so it is worth researching solutions local to you.

Lower maintenance costs

Petrol and diesel engines are incredibly complex and have hundreds of components that can wear, fail and need replacing. Electric cars on the other hand have far fewer moving parts than a combustion engine. That means servicing and maintenance is simpler, quicker and cheaper, which saves you money.

Better for business

Savings on fuel and servicing that really mean business. Company car tax is already drastically lower if you drive an electric car. Companies using electric vehicles can expect to enjoy lower running costs, lower BiK rate and better write down allowance.

Pioneering 7 Year Warranty

A sustainable car is one that lasts, and that’s very much how we design our vehicles. Every Kia model benefits from our 7 Year Warranty that covers you for up to 100,000 miles, giving you reassurance and protection against unexpected costs.

Electricity is cheaper than petrol or diesel

Electricity is cheap, particularly when you charge at home. When you look at cost per mile, driving on electricity can cost around a third of an equivalent petrol or diesel car.