The cost of charging an electric vehicle in Britain is soaring toward the cost of filling a car with gasoline amid the nation’s energy crisis.

According to data released on Monday by RAC, the price of charging an electric car on a pay-as-you-go basis at public charging stations has increased by 42% since May. While the cost of charging an electric vehicle battery with the quickest charging option to 80% capacity was £17.51, or $18.72, in September 2021, the price one year later is £32.74.

Electric vehicle owners are now paying 18 pence, or 19 cents, per mile for electricity — slightly lower than 19 pence per mile for a car powered by gasoline.