Most chargers need an adequate mobile signal connection to function and a significant proportion require drivers to access them via mobile phone apps.
A study by the RAC Foundation analysed a sample of 2,059 Type-2 (the common standard chosen in Europe) public chargers across Britain.
The research revealed that the majority do not have an adequate level of mobile coverage 'to guarantee they can be activated 100% of the time'.
Britain has four mobile network providers: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Other companies such as giffgaff or Tesco Mobile, piggyback on these providers.
The RAC Foundation highlights that 'unless all four are providing adequate signal coverage at the chargepoint location there’s a risk that either the user or the charger will lack the connection needed to unlock the flow of electricity'.
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