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Electric Car Running Costs

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17th October 2019

Electric

Petrol

Diesel

BMW i3 125kW 42kWh 5 Door Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i M Sport Step Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d M Sport

OTR £35,180*

OTR £35,175*

OTR £35,145*

Based on the average electricity cost in the UK, it costs approximately £8.00 to drive 100 miles in an electric car, making it an attractive proposition for many drivers. In 2021, the UK car industry stalled due to COVID, but EVs recorded their highest sales, demonstrating their increasing popularity and affordability.

Mark Smith
Director - Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

Electric

Petrol

Diesel

BMW i3 125kW 42kWh 5 Door Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i M Sport Step Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d M Sport

3.2p per mile*

129.0p per mile**

131.0p per mile**

WINNER: Electric

Electric

Petrol

Diesel

BMW i3 125kW 42kWh 5 Door Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i M Sport Step Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d M Sport

Insurance Group 28E*

Insurance Group 30E*

Insurance Group 26E*

WINNER: Diesel

Electric

Petrol

Diesel

BMW i3 125kW 42kWh 5 Door Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i M Sport Step Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d M Sport

£180 per year*

£300 per year*

£300 per year*

WINNER: Electric

Electric

Petrol

Diesel

BMW i3 125kW 42kWh 5 Door Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 320i M Sport Step Auto

BMW 3 Series Saloon 318d M Sport

£122.22 each*

£124.01 each for a run flat tyre*

£124.01 each for a run flat tyre*

WINNER: Electric

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