Nearly half of UK homes unsuitable for electric cars, says Lloyds Bank

Nick Williams

From 2030 no new petrol or diesel cars will be sold in the UK but, according to new Lloyds Bank research, more than two fifths (44%) of UK homes are unsuitable for electric vehicle ownership.

Only 56% of British homes can currently support electric charging points, excluding many from making the change to an electric vehicle, suggests the research. This means those without garages, driveways or dedicated parking may see themselves as excluded from making the move to driving more sustainably,...