Cost to charge a Volkswagen ID.3 at home
58 kWh usable battery, about 3.8 miles per kWh in real driving (roughly 220 miles of range). Priced at the Ofgem cap of 26.11p per kWh (1 July – 30 September 2026), and on a typical dedicated overnight EV tariff (e.g. a 7p off-peak window).
A well-judged family hatch; the 58kWh Pro is the sweet spot for cost per mile against range.
Cost per full charge, and per mile
- Full charge from empty on an overnight tariff (7p): about £4.
- Full charge at standard-rate electricity (26.11p): about £15.
- Cost per mile: about 1.8p off-peak, 6.9p at standard rate.
- 100 miles: about £2 off-peak, against roughly £14 in a 45mpg petrol car.
- Saving versus petrol on an overnight tariff: about 11.8p every mile.
Home charging on a dedicated overnight tariff is where the running-cost case for an EV is won. Charge the Volkswagen ID.3 only at standard-rate electricity and it is still cheaper than petrol, but the gap narrows sharply. Lean on public rapid chargers and it can cost as much as petrol or more — which is worth knowing before you buy, not after.
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Figures checked 2026-08-30. Electricity at the Ofgem cap for 1 July – 30 September 2026(26.11p per kWh); off-peak at 7p. Usable battery and real-world efficiency are typical values — your driving, weather and tariff will differ.