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FairCharge quoted on high public charging costs in The Times and pushes for reforms.



Electric car drivers in the UK are paying significantly more for public charging compared to most of Europe, about 10p more per kWh than the European average. The UK ranks as the sixth-most expensive country for public EV charging, with costs higher than countries like Croatia and Iceland. The high prices are partly due to increased standing charges and a lack of carbon credit support, unlike in countries such as Germany. Experts note that home charging is much cheaper, and campaigners are advocating for a VAT cut on public charging to encourage EV adoption. Despite high costs, most electric car drivers in the UK still find public charging cheaper than using petrol or diesel and prefer not to switch back.Despite High


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