Jenko

One of the biggest misconceptions is that electric cars need charging every day. And apparently, EV drivers spend their entire lives worrying about where their next charger is going to be. It’s absolute nonsense. Let’s put this into perspective. The average UK driver covers around 20 miles a day. Most modern electric cars can comfortably travel 200-300 miles on a full charge, with some offering even more. That means the average driver could potentially go 10-15 days without charging their car. Not every day. Not every other day. Potentially once every couple of weeks. Obviously, it depends on the car and how much driving you do. On top of that, most EV drivers with home charging don’t even think about charging. You get home, plug in when you need to, and wake up with the range you need. You even get cheap home energy as well. It’s actually LESS hassle than driving to a petrol station. And this idea that we’re constantly worrying about finding our next charger? I’ve been driving electric for around eight years, and I can assure you that I don’t spend my days frantically searching Google Maps for somewhere to plug in. If I’m making a particularly long journey, I don’t even check where the chargers are. If I need to charge I’ll just do it while I’m stopped anyway. Of course, drivers without home charging can have a different experience, and charging infrastructure still needs improving in some areas. But the suggestion that every EV driver lives in a permanent state of range anxiety is ridiculous.