More than half of UK drivers say introducing pay-per-mile road charging for electric vehicles would make them less likely to switch to a new or used EV.
Growing political and policy uncertainty is putting the brakes on drivers’ willingness to switch to electric vehicles, according to the latest AA UK EV Readiness Index.
The AA has struck a strategic partnership with Zapmap to help AA members stay charged up.
Ultra-rapid charging costs fell in May, giving EV drivers a further cost advantage compared to petrol drivers.
More than nine in 10 charge point hitches that could put drivers off EVs can be solved with a simple phone call, the AA has found.
Electric vehicle charging prices across the UK’s public network were frozen in March as petrol prices soared.
The AA, event partner at this week’s Great British Fleet Event, has launched its motoring manifesto, revealing five critical areas of action to address driver concerns.
Two-thirds (67%) of fleet operators expect to be using EVs within the next five years – more than double the figure of 26% currently using them.
DriveTech has expanded its video driver training with new electric vehicle modules to educate and reinforce EV best practice.