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I realize that my experience in an upscale, somewhat suburban part of west London is not representative of the UK in general. But where I live, we've definitely
by ageitgey 2y ago
I realize that my experience in an upscale, somewhat suburban part of west London is not representative of the UK in general. But where I live, we've definitely "passed the tipping point" of EV adoption.
There are low speed chargers available in the streetlight poles next to street parking (low cost). There are 22kw slow/medium chargers in reserved spots throughout the neighborhood (medium cost, lower to residents). There are 250kw chargers at gas stations (high cost). The local supermarket has 10+ 250kw charging spots (high cost) and at least half are always available.
It's finally hit the point where there are always multiple charging options easily available nearby and the number of EVs parked in the neighborhood is rapidly multiplying. I see more EVs on my local streets daily.
It's a different world outside of London. Less densely populated areas of the UK can still be a bit of a nightmare for charging, especially during big travel periods. Looking at you, Cornwall.
- rwmj 2y agoIn the posher lanes around here (in the wealthy home counties) every single house now appears to have a charger, and the main difference between them is whether there are one or two electric cars parked outside.
- toyg 2y agoThis didn't happen in a vacuum though. The government effectively forced business-registered cars to become electric, with draconian tax policies and road charges; and is now forcing (with various degrees of success) petrol stations to have chargers.
- pjc50 2y agoYes, the policy is working. None of this - not the EV transition, not the coal transition, not the (very slow) heatpump transition - would be happening without policy.