Study, which interviewed close to 4000 drivers who park on the street around the UK, revealed that 39% of drivers UK-wide, and 54% of drivers in London, would switch to an EV if they didn’t have to rely exclusively on public charging facilities. However, it is estimated that a third of UK drivers don’t have access to off-street or private parking facilities.
The Tariff Comparison tool calculated the cost of charging the top three best-selling EVs sold in the UK during 2021, using energy prices from October 2022. Results found that charging during off-peak periods i.e. at night could save EV owners around £15 per charge and circa £600 annually.
Running an EV is undoubtedly a big change for many drivers, but our experience is that it can often be a hugely positive one – as Ohme has found as the official charger provider for Motability. With household finances under increasing pressure, there’s never been a more important time for new, existing and future EV drivers to improve their awareness of the new technology
