Dundee in third spot as electric cars motor ahead

Dundee is the third most prepared city in the UK for the predicted rise in electric vehicles (EVS) on the roads, according to new research.

The study, released by renewable energy supplier Tonik Energy, compared the number of full driving licence holders in each postcode area to the number of publicly available charging points according to online charging point platform Zapmap, to determine which areas of the UK were most ready for the expected EV revolution.

Sunderland was found to be the most prepared city in the rankings, followed by Milton Keynes then Dundee.

Chris Russell, managing director of Tonik Energy, said: “With the cost of electric vehicles falling all the time and the rise in UK residents wanting to make their lives as ethical and eco-friendly as possible, we are already noticing a significant rise in attention towards EVS. One of the main barriers to purchasing one of these vehicles is the fear of running out of charge on a long journey.”