The fact of the matter is , charging is still a pain point for drivers that would like to consider switching to an electric vehicle ( EV ). According to the European Association of Electromobility ( AVERE ), access to charging infrastructure is a trend that matches the increased consumer interest in electrification .

The organisation also cites the EAST-E project , showing the mindset shift in eastern European countries once they have gained an understanding of the charging solutions that are available to them . In Slovakia , this rose from 45 % to 64 % of the population . In the Czech Republic , this rose significantly from 25 % to 48 %.

Beyond the price point , it ’ s significantly easier to get a hold of an EV these days ; the factor that affects this the most is one that must navigate external forces , such as the available grid infrastructure and accessibility to sustainable energy sources , which have knock-on effects in the charging landscape . This is partly due to accessibility and those that live in under-developed countries , or even dwell in inner-city apartments , are finding this tricky .

“ Today ’ s charging experience is unfortunately not where it needs to be ,” says Tanya Sinclair , Senior Director of Policy for Europe at ChargePoint .

“ The future of electric mobility is reliant on making EV adoption an accessible option for all — at home , work and in public .

“ A major barrier to this right now is the lack of access to charging infrastructure for those in hard-to-reach areas . We need to see a continued investment from the government if widespread EV adoption is to become a reality .”

62 [ Jan 2023 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM