EV drivers will be thrilled to learn more charging points are being installed across the UK – but is there one near you?
Electric car owners know how real ‘range anxiety’ feels, as motorists watch their estimated mileage dwindle.
A host of factors can impact how long EV charge lasts, from driving style to bad weather so it is important drivers know where to top-up.
Fears over a lack of charging infrastructure has even prompted the RAC to create a new EV Boost system to help get stranded vehicles back on the road.
But, now more than 60 new top-up stations are set to be fitted in 30 different areas.
They will be based in Essex, and drivers in Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Braintree and Harlow will be pleased to hear the charging points are coming their way.
It comes after Essex County Council joined together with charge point operator Qwello UK to provide more necessary resources.
Construction is hoped to finish early next year, with the new services available by spring.
They are due to include on-street charging stations as well as top-up points in car parks.
It is understood the project was handed £236,000 from the Department for Transport, with the rest of the required £400,000 supplied by Qwello.
Tom Cunningham, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and sustainable transport at the county council, said: “We understand that not all journeys are possible by public transport, walking or cycling and so we’re working with the market to reduce the emissions of essential car journeys.”
This comes as an EV owner has revealed the exact time you should charge up to save money and when you should avoid.
James Foxall told drivers how to get around “charge rage” as they go through the “maddening experience” of navigating the UK’s public charging network.
Plus, take a look inside Britain’s biggest EV hub where electric car drivers say charging is a nightmare and costs more than fuel.
The vast “gigahub” at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has over 180 points available but has faced some strong criticism from customers.
Meanwhile, new parking rules could see diesel drivers pay ten times more than EV motorists.
Unlucky diesel drivers are set to be slammed with additional costs in parts of London thanks to the changes.
