The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK running out of charge reached its lowest ever in June, according to new analysis by the AA motoring organisation.
In June, the percentage of out-of-charge breakdowns for EVs, calculated as a share of all EV breakdowns, hit a record low of 1.4%.
The rolling 12-month figure also achieved a record low at 2.2%. This is a significant drop from previous years: 1.6% in June last year, 2.8% in June 2021, and 4.6% in June 2019.
The AA said that the UK trajectory for AA EV breakdowns is similar to that of NAF in Norway, which has the highest EV penetration in Europe.
Advances in battery technology, increased range, better charging performance and reliability, improved charge post support, and enhanced driver and dealer knowledge have all contributed to the decline.
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