News today reveals that there is just 1 public charging point per 36 electric vehicles on UK roads. Louise Thomas, Confused.com car insurance expert comments:
“As electric vehicles grow in popularity, they’re certainly becoming more prominent on UK roads. The initial upfront fees can be expensive, but there’s lots of long-term benefits for both the environment and the driver.
“Generally, EVs are cheaper to run than other vehicles. And as electricity doesn’t give off harmful chemicals, they’re currently free to tax until 2025. As a result, the financial benefits can be tempting for many. In fact, our latest research found that 1 in 5 (20%) drivers have considered selling their current car and making the switch because of the current cost of driving.
“But as demands for EVs continue to rise, so does the need for charging points. With many fuel stations still outnumbering EV charge points, it might be hard for drivers to find one if they don’t know where to look.
“Our EV charging point map can help drivers locate the nearest charge points from a growing network. All they need to do is pop in the nearest town or postcode. The map will even let drivers know of the charging speeds and whether they’re free to use.”
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