Why EVs are cheaper to maintain than petrol cars?

EVs are cheaper to maintain than petrol or diesel cars because they have fewer moving parts and no engine oil, exhaust system, clutch, or timing belt to worry about. With less to go wrong, routine servicing is simpler - mainly covering tyres, brakes, and basic fluid checks - resulting in lower maintenance costs and fewer unexpected repairs over time. Charging is also far more affordable than fuelling a petrol car. For example, driving 10,000 miles a year in a medium EV like a VW ID.3 can cost around £756 when charged at home, compared to over £2,000 in petrol. That’s a saving of roughly £115 per month. With cheaper running costs and greater efficiency - especially when using off-peak electricity - EVs can save you more than £1,000 a year overall.