"What we need to do is focus on bringing public charging costs down rather than only worrying about the availability of chargers".

If the Government wants more drivers to make the switch, EV policy needs to put them first through fairer pricing and a charging infrastructure that works for everyone.

💬 If you are a current and prospective EV driver, rely solely on public charging, or have installed - or tried to install - a cross-pavement solution, we'd love to hear from you:

"What’s stopping them is not practicality, but policy: local rules, delays and outright refusal by some councils. This survey is a chance for drivers to put that evidence directly in front of Government while decisions on how to make sure all drivers can access affordable charging are being made.”

Vicky Edmonds, CEO of EVA England:

“The early results of this survey could not be clearer. Most drivers without driveways still can't access cross-pavement charging even when they overwhelmingly tell us they believe it would work for their homes and their lives.

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"It is crucial now that we build on this progress and ensure all drivers are properly supported to make the switch. This can be done by expanding reliable, affordable and accessible charging, supporting the used EV market, and ensuring incentives reach everyday drivers."

EVA England CEO, Vicky Edmonds:

"It's been another strong year for EVs as nearly 1 in 4 went full electric, and over a third in December alone. This shows that confidence is growing and support measures are working.

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Now, we want to make sure the experiences of drivers shape the next steps.

If you do not have off-street parking, have installed a cross-pavement solution, or have considered one, our short survey is your chance to share your experience and help inform the upcoming Government consultation.

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"EVA England has long championed accessible charging, and we welcome the Government’s decisive action on this issue. We urge them to continue supporting all drivers, so the EV transition works for everyone.”

"That uncertainty doesn't reflect the reality: EVs are the right cars to drive and 95% of owners would recommend them to family and friends.
Drivers need clear, consistent leadership, not repeated reviews, and a renewed focus on making EVs affordable, accessible and a confident choice for everyone.”

EVA England CEO, Vicky Edmonds, comments:

“This latest round of policy instability, driven by industry pressure, in Europe and now reflected in the UK, risks seriously undermining driver confidence in the transition to EVs.