Commenting on the findings from the CMA on the EV charging
network*, Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said:
“Concerns regarding the availability and reliability of the
public charging network continue to be one of the top three
barriers to electric vehicle adoption. Boosting confidence here
will go a long way to accelerate the uptake of electric cars.
“Drivers want chargepoints to be as simple as possible to use.
Having multiple membership cards and apps makes the process of
recharging needlessly complex and confusing. While new
chargepoints will allow people to use a credit or debit card, we
desperately need the existing network to be upgraded to allow
drivers to easily use as many chargepoints as possible.
“The AA are giving power to electric drivers by providing back
office support to around 6% of the public charging network** to
keep as many chargepoints available.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS
* https://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-action-needed-on-ev-charging-to-meet-net-zero
** AA provides EV Support Service to several chargepoint
providers including Swarco and Instavolt:https://www.theaa.com/about-us/newsroom/aa-rolls-out-ev-support-service-in-response-to-increased-demand
The AA is the number 1 roadside provider for electric vehicles as
we have;
- AA Electric Car insurance has been awarded 5-Star Defaqto
rating and won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, 2021:
https://www.theaa.com/car-insurance/electric-car-insurance
- Electric cars available via AA Smart Lease: https://www.theaa.com/car-leasing
- AA Freewheeling Hub rolled out nationwide: https://www.theaa.com/about-us/newsroom/freewheeling-hub-helping-drivers-nationwide
- MoT, Servicing, Maintenance and Repair via AA Smart Care:
https://www.theaa.com/car-care/book/start
- Used Car sale and purchase via AA Cars: https://www.theaa.com/cars/
- More information on how the AA helps electric vehicle owners
can be found here:https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/electric-vehicles
