What are the new guidelines for EVs in the Highway Code?
Ask anyone about what is putting them off buying an EV, and the chances of them blaming a lack of clarity and up to date information about EV charging points are fairly high.
An AA survey of more than 13,000 drivers found that nearly one-third (30%) of motorists are unsure whether they would be able to recharge an electric vehicle at a public charge point and a further 39% said they “would not feel confident” knowing whether a charge point was compatible with their car.Â
Given that the sale of petrol and diesel cars is going to be banned from 2030, we don’t think that’s good enough. If we’re going to accelerate to an electric vehicle future, then more needs to be done now to show drivers just how easy the EV charging process can be.     Â
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As part of its report, the AA asked that the Highway Code be revised to include vital EV information. And it has been, ever so slightly. It now includes a short section on EV charging, but it focuses on the rules around EV charging rather than any information about how you actually do it. The new EV section in the revised Highway Code says:
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When using an electric charger, people should:
• Park close to the charge point and avoid creating a trip hazard for people walking from trailing cables.
• Display a warning sign if you can.
• Return charging cables and connectors neatly to minimise the danger to other people and avoid creating an obstacle for other users.
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We'd like to see the Highway Code provide more information to help people get to grips with electric cars and remove the uncertainty that’s holding them back. For example, how do you get a charger to work? And what happens if someone parks in front of an EV charger and blocks it from use? Â
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As well as the lack of information about EV charging, another source of confusion for EV drivers is the disjointed car charging infrastructure. Currently, there are more than 30 charging networks across the UK. Â
Many of the current charge points have apps to download and accounts to set up before you can use them. Add to that the fact that only a small number of charging points allow you to pay directly by debit or credit card and you can soon see why driving an electric vehicle could be considered as some to be an inconvenience. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be like that, because at Bonnet we have the solution.Â
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At Bonnet, we remove charging anxiety by giving the UK’s EV drivers the charging experience they deserve. We aggregate more than 17 charging apps to create one simple EV charging app that you can use to charge your electric vehicle and make the payment. We also standardise the pricing across the different charging networks, so you always know how much your charging will cost.
And, if you’re not sure how to charge your car, we provide you with live updates so you can get the latest information about the chargers you’re interested in. There’s also a live chat function that provides expert EV charging assistance whenever you need it. Â
Download the app on the App Store or Google Play and let us make your charging experience as simple and affordable as possible.
What are the new guidelines for EVs in the Highway Code?
Ask anyone about what is putting them off buying an EV, and the chances of them blaming a lack of clarity and up to date information about EV charging points are fairly high.
An AA survey of more than 13,000 drivers found that nearly one-third (30%) of motorists are unsure whether they would be able to recharge an electric vehicle at a public charge point and a further 39% said they “would not feel confident” knowing whether a charge point was compatible with their car.Â
Given that the sale of petrol and diesel cars is going to be banned from 2030, we don’t think that’s good enough. If we’re going to accelerate to an electric vehicle future, then more needs to be done now to show drivers just how easy the EV charging process can be.     Â
‍
As part of its report, the AA asked that the Highway Code be revised to include vital EV information. And it has been, ever so slightly. It now includes a short section on EV charging, but it focuses on the rules around EV charging rather than any information about how you actually do it. The new EV section in the revised Highway Code says:
‍
When using an electric charger, people should:
• Park close to the charge point and avoid creating a trip hazard for people walking from trailing cables.
• Display a warning sign if you can.
• Return charging cables and connectors neatly to minimise the danger to other people and avoid creating an obstacle for other users.
‍
We'd like to see the Highway Code provide more information to help people get to grips with electric cars and remove the uncertainty that’s holding them back. For example, how do you get a charger to work? And what happens if someone parks in front of an EV charger and blocks it from use? Â
‍
As well as the lack of information about EV charging, another source of confusion for EV drivers is the disjointed car charging infrastructure. Currently, there are more than 30 charging networks across the UK. Â
Many of the current charge points have apps to download and accounts to set up before you can use them. Add to that the fact that only a small number of charging points allow you to pay directly by debit or credit card and you can soon see why driving an electric vehicle could be considered as some to be an inconvenience. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be like that, because at Bonnet we have the solution.Â
‍
At Bonnet, we remove charging anxiety by giving the UK’s EV drivers the charging experience they deserve. We aggregate more than 17 charging apps to create one simple EV charging app that you can use to charge your electric vehicle and make the payment. We also standardise the pricing across the different charging networks, so you always know how much your charging will cost.
And, if you’re not sure how to charge your car, we provide you with live updates so you can get the latest information about the chargers you’re interested in. There’s also a live chat function that provides expert EV charging assistance whenever you need it. Â
Download the app on the App Store or Google Play and let us make your charging experience as simple and affordable as possible.
What are the new guidelines for EVs in the Highway Code?
Ask anyone about what is putting them off buying an EV, and the chances of them blaming a lack of clarity and up to date information about EV charging points are fairly high.
An AA survey of more than 13,000 drivers found that nearly one-third (30%) of motorists are unsure whether they would be able to recharge an electric vehicle at a public charge point and a further 39% said they “would not feel confident” knowing whether a charge point was compatible with their car.Â
Given that the sale of petrol and diesel cars is going to be banned from 2030, we don’t think that’s good enough. If we’re going to accelerate to an electric vehicle future, then more needs to be done now to show drivers just how easy the EV charging process can be.     Â
‍
As part of its report, the AA asked that the Highway Code be revised to include vital EV information. And it has been, ever so slightly. It now includes a short section on EV charging, but it focuses on the rules around EV charging rather than any information about how you actually do it. The new EV section in the revised Highway Code says:
‍
When using an electric charger, people should:
• Park close to the charge point and avoid creating a trip hazard for people walking from trailing cables.
• Display a warning sign if you can.
• Return charging cables and connectors neatly to minimise the danger to other people and avoid creating an obstacle for other users.
‍
We'd like to see the Highway Code provide more information to help people get to grips with electric cars and remove the uncertainty that’s holding them back. For example, how do you get a charger to work? And what happens if someone parks in front of an EV charger and blocks it from use? Â
‍
As well as the lack of information about EV charging, another source of confusion for EV drivers is the disjointed car charging infrastructure. Currently, there are more than 30 charging networks across the UK. Â
Many of the current charge points have apps to download and accounts to set up before you can use them. Add to that the fact that only a small number of charging points allow you to pay directly by debit or credit card and you can soon see why driving an electric vehicle could be considered as some to be an inconvenience. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be like that, because at Bonnet we have the solution.Â
‍
At Bonnet, we remove charging anxiety by giving the UK’s EV drivers the charging experience they deserve. We aggregate more than 17 charging apps to create one simple EV charging app that you can use to charge your electric vehicle and make the payment. We also standardise the pricing across the different charging networks, so you always know how much your charging will cost.
And, if you’re not sure how to charge your car, we provide you with live updates so you can get the latest information about the chargers you’re interested in. There’s also a live chat function that provides expert EV charging assistance whenever you need it. Â
Download the app on the App Store or Google Play and let us make your charging experience as simple and affordable as possible.
