Man drives over 100 miles in his EV and works out the 'absolutely ridiculous' per mile cost afterwards

This EV owner in the UK broke down the cost-per-mile of his Škoda Enyaq, and the difference between this EV and a gas car is stellar.

The Enyaq is a refreshing choice – most creators go for a Tesla – but electricity is electricity, and the price difference is undeniable.

However, there are two things we need to mention.

Including something that these videos always take for granted.

Cost of EV vs gas car

Alex, an automotive engineer who regularly documents his EV ownership on his YouTube Efficient Alex, is the happy owner of a Škoda Enyaq.

But it’s an electric vehicle, and it uses the exact same type of electricity as any other electric vehicle.

Alex set a challenge for himself: could he drive 100 miles in the UK for less than £1?

Technically, a British pound is worth slightly more than a US dollar, but that really doesn’t matter in the context of the video.

The answer to the question (and challenge) was yes, but with a few caveats.

By charging his Škoda Enyaq overnight on a specific tariff, Alex was able to average 0.86p per mile, which is so low it is unbelievable.

There’s talk about an EV tax in the UK – 3p per mile, if confirmed – but 0.86p per mile would still be cheaper than gas.

For an equivalent gas-powered SUV, the cost per mile is typically much higher, often ranging between 15p and 20p per mile depending on fuel economy and the price of petrol at the station.

So far, so good, but there’s a massive ‘but’ to bear in mind.

There’s clearly a recurring theme here

So we know that the amount he saved is just beyond any potential debate, but there’s a recurring theme we need to mention.

It’s an elephant in the room, but it only fits in some rooms.

Whenever we find videos of electric car owners breaking down how much they’ve saved compared to equivalent gas cars, there are always two common elements.

First, the savings are significant; second, the owners always charge at home.

This makes a difference.

Home charging, regardless of where you live, is generally dramatically cheaper than using public chargers, including Superchargers.

This makes a difference and is worth noting because not everyone can charge at home.

At the very minimum, you need a garage or a spot where you can park your car near your home.

And not everyone has access to those things.