Switching from Petrol to Electric at ~8,000 km/year

What changes in the numbers

• Consumption unit on your dashboard
• Refuelling or charging routine
• Range on a full tank or charge
• Real-world vs WLTP gap
• Braked towing capacity (per version on the registration card)
• Home, work or public charging needed

Here is each axis in more detail, with ranges and source caveat:

Switching from Petrol to Electric first changes the unit you read your consumption in: from litres/100 km to kWh/100 km. A direct litres/100km to kWh comparison is not one-to-one; use the official WLTP figure per version as an indicative starting point and note that real-world numbers differ, especially in cold weather and on the motorway. At ~8,000 km/year (up to 10,000 km/year) that gap weighs more heavily as annual mileage rises.

Something Petrol did not have now appears: charging infrastructure. An EV needs a charging solution: home charger, workplace or public network. A 10-80% fast charge takes, depending on model and charge rate, an indicative 20-40 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Whether that fits depends on your parking situation and route, not on a general verdict.

With Electric, watch the towing capacity: several EVs have a braked towing capacity of 0-1,000 kg, lower than a comparable Petrol. If you regularly tow a caravan or trailer, check the braked towing capacity per version on the registration document before you compare.