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Recharge with a "micro-cation"
Discover how EV drivers can enjoy a 200-mile round trip from as little as £4.57 on average when charging at home with a smart meter-enabled EV tariff.
Cost comparison: 200-mile trip
See how the cost of a 200-mile trip compares across petrol, standard EV charging and charging at home on a flexible EV tariff with a smart meter.
Average petrol car
£36.57
EV on standard tariff
£14.92
EV, EV tariff & smart meter
£4.57
on average
Why Brits are choosing micro-cations this year
Micro-cation: a short break within 100 miles of your home for 2-4 nights
The top reasons Brits are choosing micro-cations:
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%)
How to make the most of a micro-cation
Watch the video or take a look at Helen Glover's top tips on a budget-friendly micro-cation below.
Helen Glover OBE’s micro-cation tips
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
A smart meter can give you access to flexible EV tariffs, which can offer cheaper electricity for charging at home at off-peak times.
Go Further for Less
Smart meters can help EV drivers unlock dedicated tariffs and reduce the cost of charging at home.