HonestRange
The only UK site that turns physics-based range into what it costs you.
Every number is computed by a physics model, not copied from a brochure. We'll say an EV isn't right for you when the numbers say so.
Real numbers, real cars
All modelsWinter range and running cost at typical used age and mileage, on home off-peak charging.
2018 Nissan
Leaf
40 kWh
- Winter range
- 129 mi
- Running cost
- £24.02/mo
2019 Nissan
Leaf e+
62 kWh
- Winter range
- 183 mi
- Running cost
- £24.38/mo
2019 Renault
Zoe
ZE50 (52 kWh)
- Winter range
- 190 mi
- Running cost
- £23.41/mo
2019 Kia
e-Niro
64 kWh
- Winter range
- 230 mi
- Running cost
- £24.05/mo
2018 Hyundai
Kona Electric
64 kWh
- Winter range
- 243 mi
- Running cost
- £23.63/mo
Real life, real answers
All questionsHow much does it cost to charge an electric car at home?
On a cheap overnight EV tariff, a full charge of a typical 60 kWh car costs a few pounds — far less than the standard rate.
How much range do you lose in an EV in winter?
Expect a meaningful winter hit — cold air, cabin heating and denser air all cost energy — but a heat pump softens it.
Can I charge an electric car without a driveway?
Yes, but your running cost depends heavily on whether you can reach any off-street or lamppost charging rather than only rapids.
Is a used Nissan Leaf battery still any good?
Early Leafs are air-cooled, so they degrade faster than liquid-cooled rivals — check the state of health before you buy.
Is an electric car cheaper than petrol in the UK?
Usually yes if you charge at home off-peak, often only marginally if you rely on public rapids — the tariff decides it.
Do heat pumps in EVs actually save range?
Yes — above roughly −5 °C a heat pump does the cabin heating for less than half the energy of a resistive heater, so it protects winter range.
Will it actually do your journey?
Put in a trip and a month, and the journey twin simulates your arrival charge, any charging stops, and what the energy costs — door to door.
Try it on any model- Physics-based estimates
- Degradation-adjusted
- Methodology published in full
- No manufacturer affiliations
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