True cost of driving 10 of UK's favourite Bank Holiday road trips & how to drive Lake District Loop for under £3
NEW data reveals the significant savings UK drivers could enjoy by switching to an electric motor – with the cost of some of the country's best road trips being remarkably low in an EV.
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The Peak District features rolling hills, quaint villages, and tranquil dales
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The breathtaking Lake District Loop passes serene lakes and charming towns on one of the UK's most scenic road trips
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Celebrate the May bank holiday with a sustainable road trip, combining breathtaking views with greener travel choices
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Drivers can enjoy the fun of exploring new destinations in an eco-friendly electric vehicle
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Even long routes like the North Coast 500 come in £54 cheaper than petrol - when factoring in one home and one public charge.
Ahead of the May bank holiday, many Brits are likely musing with the idea of a sunny spring road trip.
In a recent survey, it comes as no surprise that the Lake District and Peak District claimed the top two spots on the list, while the breathtaking Jurassic Coast – stretching majestically from East Dorset to Devon – secured third place.
Their data also found that Brits' top motivations for getting out on
the open
road were to soak up the surrounding scenery (40%), discovering parts of the UK not seen before (38%), and the desire to feel a sense of freedom and adventure (37%).
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Yet while 50% of drivers are planning to hit the roads for either a road trip or staycation, only a third (33%) of those will get behind the wheel of an electric or hybrid set of wheels .
Indeed, the majority (63%) will drive gas-guzzling
cars
- which can cost substantially more.
Ovo's findings are perhaps not as surprising as how motorists can save up to 88% on their travel costs by swapping to an EV, with charging at home on a cheaper EV rate a great way to save money.
Top 10 scenic UK road trips and cost savings with an EV
1.
Lake District Loop (150 miles)
Highlights:
Circles through the Lake District, passing key towns and lakes.
Cost in an EV:
From £2.63
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £23.18
2. Peak District Scenic Drive (60 miles)
Highlights:
A circular route through the Peak District, covering scenic dales and charming villages.
Cost in an EV:
From £1.05
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £9.27
3. Jurassic Coast Drive (95 miles)
Highlights:
Follows the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast from Exmouth to Swanage.
Cost in an EV:
From £1.66
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £14.68
4. Yorkshire Moors Coast Loop (130 miles)
Highlights:
A route along the rugged Yorkshire coast, including Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay.
Cost in an EV:
From £2.28
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £20.09
5. The Cotswolds Circuit (102 miles)
Highlights:
A circular drive through picturesque Cotswold villages and rolling countryside.
Cost in an EV:
From £1.79
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £15.76
6. Snowdonia & North Wales Explorer (75 miles)
Highlights:
A loop through Snowdonia National Park, including Llanberis and Capel Curig.
Cost in an EV:
From £1.31
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £11.59
7. North Coast 500 (516 miles)
Highlights:
A breathtaking circular route through the Scottish Highlands and along the north coast.
Cost in an EV:
From £34.33
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £54.42
8. South Downs & Sussex Coast Loop (100 miles)
Highlights:
A scenic drive from Arundel to Eastbourne, following the South Downs and Sussex coastline.
Cost in an EV:
From £1.75
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £15.45
9. East Anglia Coastal Drive (120 miles)
Highlights:
A picturesque coastal route from Hunstanton to Southwold along the East Anglian coast.
Cost in an EV:
From £2.10
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £18.54
10. Causeway Coastal Route (120 miles)
Highlights:
A stunning drive from Belfast to Londonderry, featuring the Giant's Causeway.
Cost in an EV:
From £2.10
Savings vs Petrol:
Up to £18.54
Alex Thwaites, Director of EV at OVO, said: 'The issues that plagued EV drivers five years ago are being tackled by improved tech and charging infrastructure.
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'Public charger installations increased by 37% in the last year alone and you can travel up to 300 miles on a single EV charge now - more than double the amount of miles of the majority of the UK's favourite road trips.
'Last year my family took a road trip from Warwickshire to the beach town of Weston-Super-Mare, we stopped for a hot chocolate treat for the kids and a speedy 20 minute charge on the way home and that was it.
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'A 250 mile round trip made simple, and more affordable, thanks to OVO's Charge Anywhere.'
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By combining that with OVO's Charge Anywhere, you can get discounted public charging and avoid wasted time at the curbside, as you'll see if a charger is available before you stop off.
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