A staggering 9.3 million households in the UK, out of a total of 28.4 million, cannot install their own electric vehicle chargers due to a lack of off-street parking.

North-east Derbyshire and Redditch have been identified as significant 'charging deserts', with only 1.3% and 3.2% of on-street households covered by public chargers, respectively.

Despite a 46% increase in public chargers across the UK by mid-2023, rural and suburban areas still face inadequate coverage, raising concerns among residents.

Sefton in Merseyside currently has only 3.7% of on-street households covered by chargers but is actively working on improving its charging strategy.

The article highlights that the top ten local authorities for charger coverage are all located in London, while North-east Derbyshire and Redditch rank among the bottom ten.

Cities such as Brighton, Coventry, and Portsmouth also feature strong charger networks, with coverage rates of 83%, 76%, and 58%, respectively.

Quentin Willson from FairCharge emphasizes that local authorities with proactive electric vehicle strategies tend to have the best infrastructure and require government support for future developments.

In fact, 38 local authorities report that less than 10% of households have access to the public charger network, highlighting the disparities in infrastructure.

Research from Field Dynamics reveals that over 75% of households that park on the street do not have access to a public charger within a five-minute walk.

The gap in charger coverage between London and the rest of Great Britain has widened significantly, increasing from 32 percentage points in 2020 to 47 points in 2023.

In contrast, affluent areas like Kensington and Chelsea enjoy a remarkable 99% coverage of public chargers, showcasing the stark differences in access.