Tesla revealed as UK’s top ranking electric vehicle network

Tesla has retained its top spot as the country’s most appreciated EV charging provider, according to a new survey.

Zap-Map, an electric vehicle (EV) mapping service, today released its annual electric vehicle charging network satisfaction rankings.

The results, based on a sample of more than 1,500 Zap-Map users, show that Tesla remains the country’s most appreciated EV charging provider, the network receiving the highest ranking.

In second place overall, and the top place for multi-brand networks, is InstaVolt, which retains its second spot for the third year running.

In third place is Osprey (formerly Engenie) which scores highly for its reliability and ease of use.

The survey rates 16 charging providers which are ranked from a maximum of 5.0 stars down to the lowest ranking of 2.0 stars. For those networks which EV drivers use regularly, respondents were asked to rate their overall satisfaction (using a 5-point Likert scale), and also their level of satisfaction in the four key areas of: reliability, ease of use, cost and facilities.

Dr Ben Lane, co-founder and CTO at Zap-Map, commented: ‘This year’s network rankings should focus the minds of all EV charging providers. As the survey demonstrates, EV drivers are very clear about the factors that make for a good charging experience, with reliability and ease of use being key priorities.

‘A new generation of drivers want to arrive at a charge point and be confident that it will be simple to use and a trouble-free experience. They are quick to pick up that different networks offer varying levels of service, and will actively visit networks that provide a reliable and easy-to-use experience.

‘The Zap-Map user rankings also highlight which networks urgently need to improve their charging services. As the EV market moves from early adopters to the mass market, EV drivers just want to be able to charge without any fuss. Poor-performing networks will need to take a long, hard look at the quality of the services they offer if they want to retain their customers as the EV market grows apace.’