Simpson & Partners calls time on throwaway technology

100,000 electric vehicle chargers could be heading for landfill

EV charging company Simpson & Partners is encouraging consumers to question the longevity of their home electric car charger.

The company estimates that over 100,000 chargers will end up in landfill by 2030 as they cannot be updated to keep pace with the latest technology.

Mandy Simpson, co-founder of Simpson & Partners, said: “It’s time consumers knew the truth about charger lifespans – and some won’t last as long as the electric cars they...