Oct 13, 2024
More electric vehicle chargers are needed in rural areas
More electric vehicle chargers are needed in rural areas to help drivers switch to electric cars. While the number of public chargers has increased by 41%, rural locations still face challenges.
The AA urges the government to focus on expanding infrastructure in these areas, where finding chargers can be difficult. Currently, 49% of chargers are in major cities, while only 7.5% are in rural areas. As electric vehicle use grows, ensuring fair access to charging stations across the country is important.
Planning ahead and using off-peak chargers can save drivers money. to help drivers switch to electric cars. While the number of public chargers has increased by 41%, rural locations still face challenges.
The AA urges the government to focus on expanding infrastructure in these areas, where finding chargers can be difficult. Currently, 49% of chargers are in major cities, while only 7.5% are in rural areas.
As electric vehicle use grows, ensuring fair access to charging stations across the country is important. Planning ahead and using off-peak chargers can save drivers money.
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