NEW analysis has revealed that electric vehicle drivers are being charged more to top up their batteries on long journeys than people behind the wheel of petrol cars pay for fuel.

The RAC said the average price of using rapid chargers on a pay as you go basis has increased by nearly 26p per kilowatt hour (kWh) since May, reaching 70.3p per kWh this month.

This rise – caused by the soaring wholesale costs of gas and electricity – means drivers pay around 20p per mile for their electricity when using the chargers.

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We visit the UK's second-biggest electric vehicle charging hub in Rhyl

The per mile cost for a petrol car achieving an economy of 40 miles to the gallon is just 17p, while the equivalent cost for drivers of diesel cars is 20p per mile.

Here’s where you can charge up your electric vehicle in Conwy, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and more (locations and figures courtesy of Zap-Map):

Conwy

  • Conwy Marina – two 7kW chargers (£5 flat fee).
  • Busking Conwy – one 7kW charger (charges may apply, contributions appreciated).
  • Sychnant Pass Country House, Sychnant Pass Road – one 3kW charger, one 7kW charger (free for residents, £5 for non-residents).
  • Groes Inn Hotel and Restaurant, Llanrwst Road – two 22kW chargers (free to use for customers).

Colwyn Bay

  • Conwy County Borough Council offices, Coed Pella Road – four 22kW chargers (57-79p/kWh).
  • Bodnant Garden, Mill Lane – one 3kW and one 7kW charger (charges may apply).

Llandudno

  • St George’s Hotel, The Promenade – 7kW charger (£20 charge).
  • Imperial Hotel, Vaughan Street – three 22kW chargers (50p/kWh).
  • Penderyn Distillery, Lloyd Street – three 7kW chargers (charges may apply, only open when distillery is open, usually from 9am-5pm).
  • Gwesty Links Hotel, Conway Road – two 22kW chargers, one 7kW charger (free to use for customers).
  • Breast Test Wales, Maesdu Road – two 7kW chargers (39-44p/kWh).
  • Maes Dolau Caravan Park, Bryn Lupus Road – two 7kW chargers (34p/kWh).

Llandudno Junction

  • Anson House, Cae’r Llynen – five 7kW chargers (28p/kWh).
  • Lidl, Vale Road – one 22kW charger, two 50kW chargers (40p/kWh).
  • Tesco, G Road – four 7kW chargers (28-50p/kWh).

Towyn

  • Whitehouse Leisure Park, Towyn Road – 7kW charger (owners or guests at the park given complimentary use).

Llanddulas

  • The Beach Caravan Park, Beach House Road – two 22kW chargers (39p/kWh).
  • Craig Y Mor Holiday Park, Wern Road – six 7kW chargers (29p/kWh).

Deganwy

  • The Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy Quay – two 11kW chargers (£35 fee).

Penmaenmawr

  • Craiglwyd Hall Caravan Park, Graiglwyd Road – one 7kW charger (29p/kWh).

Dolgarrog

  • Hilton Garden Inn, Conway Road – four 3kW chargers (free for customers).

Trefriw

  • Princes Arms Hotel, Llanrwst Road – one 3kW charger (charges may apply).

Llanfairfechan

  • Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, Station Road – two 7kW chargers (charges may apply).