Fewer electric vehicles (EVs) are running out of charge according to the AA.
New analysis from the AA has revealed that EV breakdowns due to low charge have dropped to less than 2% compared to 8.26% in 2015. Of the approximately 8000 breakdowns a day that the AA attends, ‘out of charge’ vehicles now account for only 5-6.
In the analysis, ‘out of charge’ breakdowns include ‘low on charge’ or ‘unable to charge due to technical issues.’
The improving figures represent not only advancements in EV technology - with EV vehicles offering better ranges, batteries and charging performance than ever before – but increasing EV confidence and knowledge from drivers and dealerships, alike.
Edmund King, AA president, said “The AA has the biggest database of breakdowns in the UK and our figures clearly show that, year on year, the proportion of EVs running out of charge has dropped dramatically. In fact, in the last eight years, the proportion of EVs running out of charge has dropped by about 80% which is due to an increase in the number of chargers and their reliability; better charge post support for customers; improved range on newer EVs; and better driver education and information.”
AA analysis has found that 30% of EV breakdown faults stem from issues common to diesel and petrol vehicles, such as issues with tyres, wheels and batteries.
The AA expects ‘out of charge’ callouts to continue to fall - matching the proportion of ICE cars running out of petrol or diesel at ~1% a year.