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Denmark most expensive country to charge an electric vehicle – study

Kaukab Tahir Shairani
July 15th, 2020


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The results of a study come as Denmark has set ambitious climate targets and aims to be independent of fossil fuels by 2050

The costs of charging an electric vehicle are highest in Denmark, a new study shows (photo: Pixabay)

Denmark is the most expensive country for charging an electric vehicle, according to a new study.

UK-based price comparison service website Uswitch has compiled data from World Energy Council and ZapMap and said that the annual cost for charging electric vehicles in Denmark was £501.

The results come as Denmark has set ambitious climate targets and aims to be independent of fossil fuels by 2050, including in the transport sector.

Environmental benefits
Germany and Belgium follow with annual costs of £486 and £412, respectively. The United Kingdom ranked tenth with £324.

Argentina is the cheapest country to charge an electric vehicle with £9.26, followed by Iran, and Trinidad and Tobago.

While the use of electric vehicles has environmental benefits, Sarah Bloomfield, energy expert at Uswitch, said that many customers may be discouraged by its high costs.

Research also shows that the UK is in a stronger position compared to other European countries as far as energy tariffs are concerned.


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