The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) running out of charge in the UK has fallen to a record low in 2024

Research from The AA has shown that the proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) running out of charge in the UK has fallen to a record low in 2024: 

• 2024
  1.85% of EV breakdowns were due to running out of charge, down from 2.26% in 2023 
  
  
• 2023
  4% of EV breakdowns were due to running out of charge, down from 8% four years ago 

This is due to a number of factors, including: 

• Improved range
  Newer EVs have longer ranges, with most able to travel at least 250 miles 
  
  
• Better charging infrastructure
  The public charging network is more reliable and growing, and there are more domestic and workplace chargers 
  
  
• Better driver education
  Drivers are better informed and receive more help on when, where, and how to charge 
  
  
• New battery technology
  New battery technologies offer higher energy densities, faster charging times, and longer lifespans 
  
  

The AA expects the proportion of EVs running out of charge to drop to 1%, which is roughly the same as the proportion of ICE cars running out of petrol or diesel.