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The average cost of flat rate EV charging in public fell by up to 8% in January, according to the AA.
However, the motoring organisation, which has published the data in its latest EV Recharge Report, also noted that more providers were introducing peak and off-peak rates, which could mean increased costs for charges at peak times.
The AA said that, compared with December, the average cost of flat rate public slow charging - typically carried out via lamppost chargers - fell by 8% in January, mirroring the cost of domestic charging. Fast and rapid charging flat rates fell by 3% in the same period.
The AA said that in expanding its research to cover 18 charger operators, it had found that providers at all speeds were now offering peak and off-peak rates, with peak rates across all speeds exceeding 70p/kWh.
In addition, the AA said that all providers determined their peak times differently, meaning drivers should check the costs prior to plugging in.
The organisation also noted that the fall in charging costs outpaced that in petrol prices, which fell by 1.7% in January.
AA head of roads policy and EV charging Jack Cousens said: "The slight fall in electricity prices has been reflected in the flat rate prices EV drivers pay. The speed in which the prices fell is encouraging and hopefully means the 'rocket and feather' approach to wholesale costs experienced in petrol prices won't be adopted by charge point operators.
"However, we believe Ofgem needs to keep a watchful eye on peak rate costs to ensure they don't escalate to the point where it puts drivers off using them. Whilst we understand the reasons why peak rates exist, the price needs to be reasonable in relation to the speed of charge."
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