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News · 30 May 2026

Finding EV chargers is a postcode lottery

Finding EV chargers is a postcode lottery

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Finding local electric car chargers is still tough, making it harder for people to switch to EVs even with lower running costs. New research shows nearly two in five drivers struggle to find local charging, with many councils doing a poor job installing them. As an illustration, while 49% of Londoners believe their local council performs effectively, only 22% of those in the South East share this sentiment.

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