30% of EV drivers do not use public charing units

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30% of EV drivers do not use public charing units
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Over 30% of EV and Hybrid drivers say they do not use public charging units, according to AA Ireland's most recent customer survey.

Over 30% of EV and Hybrid drivers say they do not use public charging units, according to AA Ireland's most recent customer survey.

The survey provides an overview of electric vehicle and hybrid usage, highlighting ownership trends, charging habits, cost perceptions, and infrastructure needs. 30% of respondents claim that they only charge when it is necessary, regardless of time or location, and a savvy 8.33% charge while they are at work.

When AA Ireland looked at the cost perception and compared the overall cost of EV ownership to that of a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle, 40% of respondents found EVs to be much cheaper, while 13.33% perceived them as much more expensive.

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