Money Box Money Box Live: Do Electric Cars Add Up?
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Feb 18, 2026 Melanie Shufflebotham, co-founder of ZapMap, explains charging infrastructure and options for drivers. Stuart Masson, automotive journalist at The Car Expert, breaks down ownership costs, depreciation and insurance. They discuss upfront prices versus running costs, home and public charging challenges, long-distance rapid charging and options for people without driveways.
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Home Charger Made Daily Driving Easy
- Rich had a home charger installed for about £950 and found home charging convenient and cheap.
- He says overnight charging made daily use painless and reduced servicing costs.
Domestic Sockets Are Slow And Risky
- Plugging into a standard domestic socket is possible but very slow and lacks safety protections.
- Stuart Masson warns domestic charging gives 1–3 kW versus 7–11 kW from a dedicated wall box.
Find Near‑Home Charging Options
- If you live in a flat without a driveway, check workplace and nearby public chargers and contact your council.
- Melanie Shufflebotham recommends using local authority funding and supermarkets as charging options.