676 ViewsBritish drivers would pay up to £20 more to slash waiting times for electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to a survey from charge point manufacturer GARO. The company asked a straw poll of 500 EV owners in the UK about their attitudes to EV charging and discovered 90% would pay additionally per kWh if it was guaranteed to slash waiting times by up to 15 minutes. The biggest demand for faster charging was in Cardiff where 55% of EV owners said they happily pay more, followed by Northern Ireland on 49%. GARO’s research also found that the majority of EV owners (82%) would prefer to use renewable energy to power their vehicles. Conor Charnley, UK e-Mobility Manager at GARO, said:“The UK is making great headway in building the necessary electric vehicle infrastructure, but EV owners are clearly becoming frustrated with the lack of rapid charging solutions available and extended waiting times.

Source: The Times November 07, 2024 21:35 UTC