Electric Cars Are Cheaper to Service in 2025 – And the Savings Are Shocking

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