EV chargers failed by poor mobile signal'

DRIVERS of electric cars could struggle to use two thirds of the most common public charge points due to necessary mobile coverage being patchy, a report warns.

- Neil Lancefield

An RAC Foundation study found that 66% of type 2 chargers outside of London are in areas where at least one mobile network provider does not have usable 4G coverage.

In the capital, the figure is only slightly lower at 61.3%.

Most type 2 public chargers require drivers to access them via phone apps and the chargers themselves need an adequate mobile connection to work.