Survey: EV drivers rarely use public recharging points

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Drivers tend to charge at home or at work, suggesting lack of choice - not availability of recharging points - is main barrier to EV uptake

Only five per cent of electric vehicle (EV) charging takes place at public charging points, as drivers overwhelmingly opt to charge their cars at home or at work when possible. That is the finding of...

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