Electric vehicles (EVs) are hitting the roads in ever greater numbers.

But EV uptake brings its own set of challenges.

Coordinating this requires significant planning and government investment into a smart charging connection.

How EVs can support energy supply and equality — the UK example

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When we decide how to charge an EV, a key consideration is the vehiclesdwell timeat its charging location.

Energy inequality

Access to power is also a financial issue.

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In the UK, around7 million households, many on lower incomes, fall into the latter group.

We must widen access to charging not just to help the grid, but also to reduce social inequity.

That would require 500 new street chargers to be installed every day between now and 2050.

A chart showing EV dwell times and charging speeds.

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