EV driver survey raises alarm over public charge point frustrations, as industry warns of smart charging barriers
Widely accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure is seen as crucial to driving uptake of EVs
EV drivers want contactless payments and clearer charge point pricing, Electric Vehicle Association poll suggests
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers favour contactless payment options, more transparent pricing metrics, and standardised signage for car charging in order to help build a more accessible and reliable network of charging points across the UK, the findings of a major industry survey released today indicate.
Concerns have long been raised about the availability of EV charging infrastructure across the UK giving rise to so-called range anxiety where drivers fear they could be left stranded on long journeys without access to reliable chargepoints. Meanwhile, the challenge of navigating the myriad different charging networks, phone apps, and payment options have