EV sceptics, take note: a new report from The Car Expert (UK), in partnership with Clear Vehicle Data, confirms that electric cars in 2025 aren’t just cheaper to run – they’re also significantly cheaper to service. According to the UK’s leading automotive consumer advice platform, servicing an electric vehicle will cost British drivers 29% less over five years compared to a petrol, diesel, or hybrid equivalent.
Pulling data from over 600 models currently on sale, the report analysed millions of data points across every variant imaginable – trims, transmissions, body styles, and more – making this the most detailed comparison of servicing costs ever released in the UK. And the results are eye-opening: EVs were cheaper to service in 95% of direct model comparisons.
Why? Fewer moving parts, no oil changes, and less routine wear-and-tear make EVs a mechanic’s nightmare but a driver’s dream. Examples like the Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Fiat 500e show savings of over 30% compared to their petrol siblings. Even the all-new MINI Countryman EV cuts servicing costs by 22% from years three to five.
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With EVs already dominating over 20% of new car sales in 2025, the long-term savings are shifting perceptions. As Stuart Masson, Editorial Director at The Car Expert, says: “Servicing might not be sexy, but it’s where EVs shine.”
Whether you’re a city dweller sipping soy lattes or a fleet manager juggling spreadsheets, the data is clear: EVs are winning the value race.
Full breakdown and insights at TheCarExpert.co.uk
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*Data from SMMT 1 © Clear Vehicle Data and The Car Expert 2 Petrol vs. electric: which is cheaper to service in 2024? Petrol vs. electric servicing – overall market
| Average Servicing Costs | Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid Cars | Electric Cars | EV Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £308 (+4 per cent)* | £256 (+10 per cent) | 17 per cent |
| Year 2 | £753 (+3 per cent) | £540 (+6 per cent) | 28 per cent |
| Year 3 | £1,209 (+3 per cent) | £839 (+3 per cent) | 31 per cent |
| Year 4 | £1,477 (+26 per cent) | £1,029 (+5 per cent) | 30 per cent |
| Year 5 | £1,962 (+3 per cent) | £1,318 (+3 per cent) | 33 per cent |
| Total after 5 years | £5,709 (+4 per cent) | £4,022 (+4 per cent) | 29 per cent |
* Percentages increase compared to 2024 prices
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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