THE IX IS PICTURED IN HAMBURG WHICH BOASTS 678 CHARGING STATIONS

are tech savvy tend to understand the technology , but others may need further explanation — soon , the days of fuel selection will enter the history books and everyone will need to understand the various electrical factors involved in charging their cars , right from the start of the buying process .

The ability of consumers to understand battery capacity and power output , as well as chargers and their varying rates of energy transfer , will determine the success of the switch from a century-old process of choosing between petrol and diesel . Convenience is another factor that plays into this as , at present , charging is not able to fulfil the same function as fuel stations across the board : charging times are longer and otherwise unreliable .

Cost being the lowest factor to prevent consumers from buying their first EV , the emphasis seems to be on infrastructure and the need for more charging solutions within the vicinity of their usual destinations . EY ’ s Mobility Consumer Index demonstrates this , with around 34 % of its respondents being inhibited by the lack of charging stations along their travel routes or near their homes .

The next question for drivers is ‘ where do I charge ?’. A plethora of choice at different price points affects this decision , as does the

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