Which? responds to news that two in three EV drivers have waited more than 10 minutes to use charger

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: 

“A majority of Electric vehicle drivers having to wait to charge their vehicle highlights a need for more public charging stations. We know EVs perform well in Which?'s tests and are popular with drivers but our research found that the lack of public charge points is a major setback, with more than half (52%) of non EV drivers telling us this was putting them off considering buying an EV

“To support the 2030 target for a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, the government and charge point operators must work together to ensure drivers have confidence they can recharge their EV when they need to and this includes holidays and road trips to attractions like theme parks and other places of interest. Until charging is easy and reliable, fewer people will want to make the move to an electric car.”