Arnold Clark Charge data has revealed the charging habits of electric vehicle drivers across the UK.
The busiest time across the network was between 11am and noon, with 9.5% of all charging sessions logged during this hour alone. Peak charging times continue until around 3pm.
Pablo Levi, Group Sustainability Manager at Arnold Clark, said: “This data demonstrates why our investment in ultra-rapid charging is so important for communities across the UK.
“We’re seeing drivers rely on Arnold Clark Charge not just during the day, but at weekends, at night, and in locations where home charging simply isn’t an option.
“By making charging accessible, reliable, and convenient, we’re helping more people make the switch to electric easy.”
Weekends are the most popular time for EV drivers to charge their cars, with Saturday topping the list.
Tuesday is the quietest day at charging hubs, suggesting that many drivers still have sufficient charge from their weekend visits.
The business hours for Arnold Clark Charge are classed as 8am – 8pm. However, around 13% of charging sessions take place outside of these hours.
From Sunday to Thursday, the average time of a charging session is around 35 minutes. However, this rises to 38 minutes on Fridays and 39 minutes on Saturdays.
The proportion of charging sessions longer than 15 minutes appears to be relatively stable across the week, with slightly fewer on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Carlisle Motorstore, located just off the M6, a major motorway, sees high footfall from long-distance travellers and commercial drivers.
Aberdeen Mazda, positioned at the entrance to the city, serves as a gateway for both urban commuters and regional traffic.
Meanwhile, Milton Keynes Car & Van Rental, with its proximity to London and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), likely benefits from higher EV penetration and policy-driven adoption.
