Experts Want Plug-In Hybrids Banned From Public Chargers

In what is surely the plainest indication yet that the UK’s EV charging network isn’t fit for purpose, a report has called for plug-in hybrids to be banned from some charging bays
Experts Want Plug-In Hybrids Banned From Public Chargers

Plug-in hybrid cars should be banned from using certain public charging bays, according to a new report – from a charging infrastructure industry expert.

The text from Harold Dermott says that PHEVs take too long to charge and block bays that should be kept exclusively for pure EVs. Most current full-electric cars can charge at over 10 times the speed of a typical PHEV – as long as the network and charger will allow full capacity, that is.

Is BEV/PHEV snobbery about to become a thing?
Is BEV/PHEV snobbery about to become a thing?

As such, the report recommends that PHEVs be banned from using chargers that pure EVs really need to make use of; specifically at motorway service stations. A PHEV with a typical – for the type – charge flow of 3.7kW can occupy a charger for an hour or more just to recoup 15 miles of range, where in the same time frame two battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) with 50kW charging systems can have recouped 80 per cent of their charge – potentially well over 100 miles.

The best solution seems to be building more chargers, but nobody wants to do that at the moment without the promise of a quick cash return. However, says the report, only allowing higher numbers of faster-charging cars to use the network will see more electricity flowing and more money being made.

Experts Want Plug-In Hybrids Banned From Public Chargers

There’s good news for charger reliability, though, with ‘out of service’ units having dropped from 14.8 per cent of all units to 8.3 per cent, although this is still far too high. Reducing that figure needs to be made a priority, according to Dermott’s report.

There’s also a hint that charging points could be separated into ‘journey charging’ and ‘destination charging’ types. The former would be reserved for BEVs completing long trips and needing a quick top-up, with the latter situated at shopping centres, towns, railway stations and the like. These would be slower chargers but cars would naturally be parked there for longer.

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Anonymous

I have a solution to this problem

12/10/2018 - 11:56 |
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Anonymous

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xD nice

12/10/2018 - 12:00 |
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Anonymous

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12/10/2018 - 12:00 |
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Anonymous

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12/10/2018 - 12:00 |
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Hugh Jazz

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Oooohhh. We can also make a liquid that when ignited by this wonderful invention of yours, powers the whole car and makes it move. We can even call it “Petroline”

12/10/2018 - 12:08 |
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deand

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12/10/2018 - 18:24 |
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TheDriver 1

I always park the company BMW 330e in these bays, and don’t even plug it in

12/10/2018 - 12:44 |
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𝕊𝕋𝟚𝟘𝟚ᴢᴇɴᴋɪ

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savage hahaha

12/10/2018 - 12:50 |
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Anonymous

Well if by no one you mean Volkswagen and Tesco, then okay I guess…

12/10/2018 - 15:13 |
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Kenji (Oldsmobile Fan) (GoldWing Enthusiast) (wheel nut)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

That means less room for wikid bididibi corsa skids

12/17/2018 - 22:41 |
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Anonymous

I actually agree with the ban, although I am not to expertise and how plug-in hybrids work on there shouldn’t be any reason that they could just plug in at their homes. They are still hybrids and should run just fine on fuel.

12/10/2018 - 15:20 |
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GunMax

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I disagree. PHEVs are not that economical anymore if they are running on empty battery. They should improve upon their network instead of banning people who are supposed to have right to access it from accessing it.

12/10/2018 - 18:15 |
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ThatDudeThatFapsToSupras

Discrimination in the auto world. Exe

12/10/2018 - 17:40 |
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Anonymous

Wow, so EV drivers are out-smugging hybrid drivers. nice

12/10/2018 - 19:07 |
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Tomás Ribeiro (Audi is life)

Well if you don’t have it plugged in is just idiotic. But if you do want to charge it then you should be able to do so. The solution goes by extending the existing network not by banning people who use it, need it and pay for it.

12/10/2018 - 21:12 |
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maurotehsilva

Wow this is a stupid decision. It’s proof that the UK gov’t needs a massive overhaul with the ways they treat the road

12/10/2018 - 22:30 |
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Anonymous

I find it wierd that that is a problem i havent even seen that much charging points and if i see one there is never a car in there

12/11/2018 - 05:46 |
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Anonymous

shush Let ‘em argue over chargers,more fuel for us :)

12/11/2018 - 20:45 |
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