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U.K. Ponders Nationwide Fast-Charge EV Stations Along Motorways
The U.K. is studying a plan to install a grid of high-power charging stations for electric cars that would put more than 90% of drivers within 50 miles of an ultra-faster charger, the Financial Times reports.
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The U.K. is studying a plan to install a grid of high-power charging stations for electric cars that would put more than 90% of drivers within 50 miles of an ultra-faster charger, the Financial Times reports.
England’s National Grid plc says such coverage could be provided by 50 sites across England, each containing as many as 100 charging points. The facilities would be tied directly into the utility’s nationwide high-power electricity transmission network.
The proposed 350-kW chargers could replenish an EV’s battery in 5-12 minutes, making charge times about the same as filling up a gasoline-fueled vehicle, according to the company.
National Grid estimates the network would cost an estimated £500 million to £1 billion ($700 million-$1.4 billion) to install. The expense equals about 85 cents per year per motorist, if all drivers contribute, according to the utility.
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