How the 'huge gulf in prices' between public and home charging risks stalling the EV transition

Stuart Stone
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Despite a drop in wholesale energy prices the cost of EV charging using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers remains 'stubbornly high', new RAC data warns

Drivers unable to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home are paying a significant premium compared to those with access to off-street chargers, as the cost of charging EVs using public rapid and...

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