Power rush sparks rage in e-drivers

COMPETITION to power up electric cars is leading to “charge rage” among drivers.

- Mark Branagan

Research reveals multiple cases of irate motorists arguing over who is next in line – with some even yanking plugs out of rivals’ cars while they are still topping up.

Fights have broken out across the UK at charging points outside supermarkets, restaurants and gyms.

The trigger is what the industry is calling “range anxiety” – the fear that an electric vehicle will not have enough power to reach the next charging point, leaving drivers stranded. Experts say until more charging points are rolled out, rules of conduct need to be written into the Highway Code to stop motorists’ bickering turning to violence.

Jessica Fletcher got into a bust-up as she pulled into a supermarket car park to charge her EV just a week after collecting it from the showroom.