Three-quarters of UK’s popular plug-in hybrid cars unable to use rapid chargers
Summary
Research in the UK found that 75% of the top 20 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) cannot use rapid chargers, limiting their ability to quickly recharge during trips. While PHEVs combine electric batteries and petrol engines, many drivers end up relying on petrol because slow charging makes frequent electric use inconvenient.Key Facts
- 75% of the top 20 plug-in hybrid cars in the UK cannot use rapid chargers (50 kW or more).
- Rapid chargers can add a substantial battery charge in 20-30 minutes, important for long-distance travel.
- Cars unable to use rapid chargers must charge at slower speeds, sometimes taking several hours.
- PHEVs can run on either electric power or petrol engines, but lack of fast charging may cause more petrol use.
- PHEVs were the fastest-growing car type in the UK last year, with 227,000 sold, up about 35% from 2023.
- All of the top 20 pure electric vehicles sold last year could use rapid chargers, and 64% could use ultra-rapid chargers.
- Studies show PHEVs often emit more pollution than official figures suggest, as many drivers rarely charge them.
- The UK government may weaken electric vehicle sales targets for pure EVs after industry lobbying, including from Nissan.
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