Electric vehicle (EV) charging costs on the public network have been frozen since October, research has revealed.

The AA EV Recharge Report from November 2025 found that costs have remained static, ‘regardless of flat rate or peak, off-peak rate offers and speed of charge’.

According to the research, motorists who have transitioned to EV use have enjoyed cheaper recharging costs amid the ‘ongoing rise in petrol’ prices, which have increased from 1.40 ppl in one month, compared to £10 at the OFGEM cap.

However, while acknowledging the progress made, the AA’s latest EV Readiness Index found that the past year has ‘seemingly been filled with conflicting policies, advice, rumours and general angst amongst the driving public when it comes to EVs’.

To support more people who have doubts about transitioning to EV use, the AA has called for the installation of additional EV chargers and pavement gullies to lower the cost of charging away from home, as well as the rollout of a grant to boost used EV sales.

Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said: ‘EV drivers will be pleased that they have been protected from ongoing fuel price hikes as the cost of charging remained frozen. The other benefit of driving an electric car is that drivers see the same prices wherever they are, rather than the postcode lottery of pump prices.

‘However, the ongoing uncertainty is denying some drivers cheaper running costs. For those who can park on a driveway, install a home charger and set up an EV tariff with their energy supplier, they will usually be quids in.

‘Rumours of policy changes regarding the relaxation of EV sales into 2030 and 2035, as well as the proposed introduction of pay-per-mile EV taxes are just some of the reasons would-be owners are nervous about making the switch. If the Government is serious about helping more people go electric, they will need to address these concerns in 2026.’