
Drivers without access to a driveway are being held back from switching to electric cars by council red tape and planning rules, according to new research.
A survey of EV drivers and prospective buyers who rely on on-street parking suggests that home charging remains a key factor in the decision to go electric. More than four in 10 respondents (43.7 per cent) said they would only consider buying an EV if they could charge it at home, while a further 33 per cent said access to home charging would make them more likely to switch.