Thinking of changing to an electric vehicle?
These are the 10 most incentivized UK Towns and Cities for EV ownership.
| Rank | City/Town | Number of people per charger | Average power output of EV chargers (kW) | Estimated charging times | % of free EV charging points | EV readiness score (/10) |
| 1 | Dudley | 2398.30 | 40 | 2 hrs 29 mins | 98% | 8.11 |
| 2 | Nottingham | 1135.27 | 20 | 4 hrs 34 mins | 98% | 7.85 |
| 3 | Slough | 2823.74 | 56 | 3 hrs 15 mins | 95% | 7.67 |
| 4 | York | 817.64 | 41 | 3 hrs 38 mins | 89% | 7.65 |
| 5 | Bedford | 676.84 | 18 | 4 hrs 49 mins | 98% | 7.50 |
| 6 | Derby | 1257.99 | 30 | 3 hrs 39 mins | 96% | 7.30 |
| 7 | Dundee | 1507.24 | 22 | 2 hrs 47 mins | 95% | 7.30 |
| 8 | Milton Keynes | 496.63 | 20 | 4 hrs 21 mins | 97% | 7.19 |
| 9 | Basildon | 9657.27 | 83 | 3 hrs 32 mins | 93% | 7.13 |
| 10 | Peterborough | 3713.16 | 56 | 3 hrs 27 mins | 86% | 6.96 |
Dudley is the best town in the UK to switch to electric, with a final EV readiness score of 8.11 out of 10. Whilst it may only have 83 EV chargers (2,398 people per charger), 98% of those are free to use, helping residents save money on charging costs. The charging points in the town are also amongst the fastest in the UK on average (2 hours 29 minutes) – proving cost and speed a large selling point for Dudley’s EV infrastructure.
In second place is Nottingham, with a final score of 7.85 out of ten. Despite lengthy average charging times for EVs, the city is amongst the top 10 in the UK for charger availability (1,135 people per charger). Not only that, but people living in Nottingham can also enjoy an impressive 98% of free charging points.
If you’re considering making the switch to an electric car, there are steps you can take to save on insurance:
- Consider your driving habits: If you’re only using an electric vehicle for short trips and not for frequent long drives, you might not need a long-drive range model. This can help you choose a cheaper model, consequently helping you to save on insurance.
- Research for the best prices: Shop around, look out for the best deals and compare prices when choosing your electric vehicle. Comparing car insurance premiums is a tricky business, which is why car insurance calculators can help.
- Consider pay-per-mile insurance: If you’re using your electric vehicle only for short trips, paying for the miles you drive can result in significant savings.
- Keep a good driving record: Insurers see you as a low-risk driver if you keep your driving record clean, and practice safe driving habits such as looking out for speed limits, safe cornering, avoiding hard braking and mobile phone usage while driving.
- Build up your no-claims bonus: sometimes it’ll work out cheaper to pay for a small repair, than to make a claim that could reduce your no-claims discount.
- Look for incentives: EV charging availability and free charging points, like this study has shown, can positively impact the price you pay to maintain your EV.”
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