Fleet demand for public EV charging is expected to surge today ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Business driver EV charging today is poised to account for more than a third of all bank holiday charging

Allstar research reveals that charging by business drivers over today (Friday 23 August) is poised to account for more than a third (38%) of all bank holiday charging across the four-day period; 16% more than the next busiest day over the same period

Analysis of charging usage by businesses also reveals demand for EV charging on the Friday ahead of the long weekend has surged by 183% in the last three years alone.

This supports a previous report from Allstar that business EV charging at public charge points has grown 264% YoY.

Allstar’s newly released Electric Escapes report also showcases network coverage in all four corners of the UK, including in some of the most remote and picturesque spots such as Loch Lomond in Scotland and Portballintrae Harbour in Northern Ireland.

The report also outlines considerations for business EV drivers out on the roads and seeks to end the debate on range anxiety caused by a lack of charging infrastructure once and for all.

The Electric Escapes guide reveals that Allstar’s growing EV charging network now has more than 21,000 locations in the UK, alongside more than 56,000 chargers. Of this, some 82% is either fast, rapid or ultra-rapid, helping drivers quickly and efficiently on their way.

Ashley Tate, MD UK at Allstar Chargepass, said: “Allstar has customers covered across all four corners of the UK and the continuing growth of the Allstar network means drivers are never far from the nearest charger. Even so, business drivers should take care when setting out this bank holiday weekend.

“They can easily become stuck in traffic due to the increased volumes of vehicles on the roads, while hot weather can impact EV battery efficiency and cooling systems for the vehicle and air conditioning can drain power more rapidly. They should also check ahead for diversions and interruptions to their journeys that might unexpectedly extend travelling time such as roadworks.”

The report also reveals that:

• 77% of Scotland’s public chargers are on the Allstar electric charging network
• 99% of the Allstar electric charging network in Northern Ireland is fast, rapid or ultra-rapid
• 76% of England’s rapid and ultra-rapid chargers are on the Allstar electric charging network
• 83% of the Allstar electric charging network in Wales is rapid and ultra-rapid

Tate added: “We’re trying to end the notion of range anxiety by making recharging as convenient as refuelling. In this guide we’re able to fully showcase the size of our network, not just by size and numbers but geographically. That means our customers know that whether they are in the hub of a city or along an undulating country road 500 miles away, drivers are never far from a charger, with some small planning ahead.”

Allstar’s Electric Escapes report is online here.