Charging points and battery anxiety continue to worry drivers when they’ve made the switch to electric.
That’s the finding of research from Close Brothers Motor Finance which asked 500 EV drivers about their experience of owning and driving an EV.
One in six (17%) believe the mileage is shorter than they expected, and one in ten (10%) have been caught out by the lack of range and have broken down as a result.
One in six also (16%) confirmed that they find it difficult actually finding working charging points.
This comes as one in five (21%) EV drivers confirmed they don’t have a charging point at their home, although 13% say they’re planning to have one installed in the future.
In addition to the range and charging points, one in seven (14%) have found owning an EV more expensive than they initially thought – a concern that is likely to increase as energy bills continue to rise.
Almost one in ten (8%) confirmed they’re finding it hard to afford their vehicle, and almost the same number (10%) believe they made the switch too soon.
John Cassidy, managing director of sales at Close Brothers Motor Finance, said: ““The lack of charging points and poor quality infrastructure has been deterring potential buyers from purchasing EVs, and has also been a challenge for current owners.
“The UK’s charging infrastructure has always been an ongoing concern for drivers wanting to plug in to electric.
“And it seems that even once drivers have embraced the change in fuel type, the infrastructure has remained inadequate.”
