How much does it cost to charge a battery-powered car?

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For the four out of five people who buy new cars and can charge them at home, usually overnight, the cost per mile is almost always less than the cost of gas for a similar car.

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It’s harder for people who live in apartments because companies that run charging points in shared parking areas may charge different prices.

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