This is one of the highest percentage increases in publicly available EV charging points of any local authority, according to recent figures from Continental Tyres. This expansion is helping drivers tackle range anxiety and making EV ownership more viable and attractive, said the firm. Birmingham was number one for EV charging growth at 117 per cent; Worcester second and Norwich third at 71 per cent. But even as technology advances, 'range anxiety'—the fear of an EV running out of charge before reaching a destination—persists as a common concern among potential EV owners. And the UK's charging network is rapidly expanding, with over 83,000 public charging points nationwide—an increase of 26 per cent over the past year, and a 206 per cent rise since 2021.