Page last updated on 19th August 2026
Recharge with a Micro-cation This Bank Holiday
Discover how EV drivers can enjoy a 200-mile round trip from as little as £4.57 when charging at home with a smart meter-enabled EV tariff.
Cost comparison: 200-Mile Trip
Save almost 60% compared with fuelling an average family cars when coupling EVs, Smart meters and EV tariffs.
Average Petrol Car
£34.21
EV on Standard Tariff
£14.92
EV, EV Tariff & Smart Meter
£4.57
Why Great Britain loves micro stay-cations
With budgets under pressure, more people are choosing shorter breaks closer to home that offer flexibility, affordability and the chance to discover new destinations.
Below are top benefits of a 'Micro-cation' according to Brits themselvse:
Explore more of the UK (42%)
Discover places closer to home (31%)
Lower travel costs (29%)
Avoid hassle of overseas travel (25%)
More flexibility (25%)
Easier to organise (24%)
Make holiday budgets go further (20%)
Easier around work (20%)
Spend more time exploring (18%)
Fit around family commitments (17%)
Helen Glover's Budget-Friendly Micro-cation Tips
Watch the video or take a look at Helen Glover's top tips on a budget-friendly micro-cation below.
How to have a budget-Friendly micro-cation
Plan Ahead
Pack essentials, bikes, paddleboards and picnic gear to maximise your time outdoors.
Choose the Outdoors
Swap expensive attractions for beaches, woodland trails and local beauty spots.
Charge Smarter
Use a smart meter and EV tariff to access cheaper off-peak charging before you leave home.
Go Further for Less
Smart meters can help EV drivers unlock dedicated tariffs and reduce the cost of charging at home.