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Two-thirds of EV drivers willing to make detours for charging

Deniz Huseyin
29 September 2025
EV Charging on England’s Strategic Road Network
EV Charging on England’s Strategic Road Network

 

Two-thirds of battery electric vehicle (BEV) drivers are willing to make detours of up to three miles on motorways and A-roads during long journeys for charging, new data from the DfT shows.

Over half of drivers were willing to queue for up to 15 minutes at a service area to charge before considering the experience as poor or disruptive (53% motorways and 54% SRN A-roads), the analysis found.

The majority of BEV drivers reported charging their vehicle at least once on journeys of 121 miles or...

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