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Despite the fact that EVs are charged mostly at home or the workplace, range anxiety in relation to public charging, remains a prominent theme in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle sector. To a large extent range anxiety has been exaggerated.
The latest electric cars can comfortably achieve a ‘real world’ range between 100 miles to 200 miles. Some battery electric vehicles (BEV), like the Tesla Model 3 have a WLTP range over 300 miles.
Bottom-line, EVs today can meet the needs of most drivers in the UK.
Like, range anxiety, public charging infrastructure has also been making regular headlines. Aspiring EV owners are concerned about the availability of public charging points. A valid concern, but one that has also been amplified out of context.
Well, this will surprise you and validate the above assertion on exaggeration. In fact, in May 2019, the total number of public charging stations surpassed the total number of petrol stations in the UK. This in itself is an incredible achievement, but given that public EV charging points have achieved this milestone in a matter of a few years is remarkable.
Public charging points are being installed across the UK on a daily basis and at the continued rate of deployment, the spread of public charging infrastructure will eradicate any concern whatsoever in regards to charging on the go!
Electric Car Public Charging Point
According to Zap-Map, as of 10thJuly 2019 the UK has achieved the following:
As of 2018, there were 8,394 petrol stations in the UK.
There are several public charging network operators in the UK (up to 20) of various sizes and geographic reach.
As the EV market continues to evolve, we will certainly witness new entrants and the consolidation of incumbent operators. The market is already witnessing this, as competitors race for market leadership. There is no doubt, that the public charging market in the UK will continue to remain very dynamic in the immediate term.
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However, as expected, in a nascent and fast evolving market, there are varied customer engagement models, charges and geographic focus. For example, some networks operators provide free charging, while others charge up to 36p per kWh. Some don’t require a subscription, while others do. Hopefully overtime the public charging infrastructure in the UK will become more standardised.
Tesla EV Charging Network
We will continue to update the list as we receive further updates from the market place. However, for long journeys please plan ahead by using the Charge Map.
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