An inadequate public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the UK is forcing drivers to take risks by opting for highly dangerous alternatives at home, an electrical safety charity has warned. It is urging the government to expand the national network of public charging points as its findings reveal the growth rate of licensed plug-in vehicles is outstripping the number of charging points available. Over half of electric vehicle users who charge using an extension lead, meanwhile, said they had left cables running to their vehicle in the rain. Electric vehicles are seen as key to government plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. Councils play an important role in providing charging infrastructure, while other charging points are provided by supermarkets or shopping centres.

Source: The Guardian May 30, 2019 05:27 UTC