The cheapest car to run has been revealed – and it only costs 22p per mile. The affordable price of driving the vehicle comes as driving becomes increasingly more expensive for UK motorists, with higher insurance prices, rising maintenance costs and vehicle prices.
On the upside, the general trend of fuel cost seems to be going down, though overall, driving in the current economic climate feels like a financial burden for many. As a result, the number of people looking for smaller and economical cars, in hopes of trying to save some money, is increasing.
Insurance, fuel, maintenance, road tax and a car’s depreciation, which is the difference between what you originally paid for the car and the price it’s sold at when it’s time to let it go, are all things that will indicate the running cost of a car, or Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) figure for a car.
Auto Express, alongside experts at car data firm CAP HPI, analysed the figures and predicted the cheapest new car to run right now is.
They found that the Citroën Ami would cost £6,649.88 over a three-year period with 30,000 miles, and they broke it down to just 22.17p per mile.
The experts, however, note that some may see the vehicle as an “imposter” as it is technically not a car.
Auto Express explained: “It’s legally classed as a quadricycle. It still has four wheels, a steering wheel and an enclosed space with seating for two people, however.”
An Ami is built for those with low mileage in urban environments. Auto Express also highlighted that it has a range of just over 46 miles and reaches a top speed of 28mph, making it ideal for shorter trips rather than longer voyages.
The Dacia Spring, was named the second cheapest car to run, at a cost of around 38p a mile. The car is also one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy now.
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