A new map shows where Scots EV drivers can access their nearest charging points.
More and more people in Scotland and across the UK are turning to electric amid a surge in the cost of fuel.
Data released by the UK Government showed that there were 348,816 fully electric cars on the roads across the UK.
A further 272, 966 cars were identified as plug-in hybrids.
But there appears to be a significant gap between the number of electric charging points compared to the number of electric vehicles on the road.
Figures released on the the government’s registry of public charging points found that there were 29,600 EV charging points in the UK as of March 1 this year.
A study carried out by blackcircles.com on Instagram found that 54 per cent of respondents didn’t know where there nearest public charging station was.
Around 70 per cent of people also found it difficult to find a charging point, while 64 per cent said they felt the need to carefully plan ahead when they go on holidays.
For people in this situation, experts at blackcircles.com have come up with a map for drivers looking for their closest charging points.
And there could be more to come in Scotland in the near term future.
The Scottish Government announced plans that aim to double the size of Scotland’s EV charging network with the help of private funding earlier this year.
Around half of a £60m fund will go to local authorities over the next four years.
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said: “We have invested over £50 million to create a network with over 2,100 public charge points across Scotland.
“With demand for electric vehicles rapidly increasing thanks to government incentives and support – public and private sector partnerships will now be key in attracting investment and scaling provision at pace.
"The £60m Public Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund will draw in and smooth commercial investment so that the future charging network works for everyone, while at the same time potentially doubling the size of our public network here in Scotland.
“I understand the concerns people have raised around the potential for charging infrastructure impeding pedestrian access to pavements and their ability to move around freely. We can do things better. And I am pleased to confirm that we will soon begin working with design specialists at V&A Dundee to plan a public network that works for all. This ground breaking approach will see people’s diverse needs and interests shape the future network.”
Scots can access the EV charging map here.
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