YouGov finds over 30% of UK EV drivers rarely use public rapid chargers despite 40% network growth
By Eve
Research commissioned by Easee shows more than 30% of UK electric vehicle drivers rarely use public rapid chargers, with three quarters of home-charging owners accessing the public network only once every few months. The findings emerge as the UK ultra-rapid charging network has expanded 40% year on year, with stations now present on most motorway and A-road services, retail parks and supermarkets. Easee's UK and Ireland regional sales director Sam Levy noted that a quarter of EV drivers are not yet regularly using rapid chargers for longer journeys.
Why it matters: The gap between rapid infrastructure rollout and driver uptake signals potential revenue risk for charge-point operators investing in high-power sites and suggests that network planners may need to address awareness or pricing barriers. For procurement teams, the data underscores the importance of user education and tariff design to drive utilisation and payback on rapid assets.