Yorkshire is one of the most challenged regions in Britain when it comes to electric vehicle adoption, new analysis has found.
According to the Open Road Partnership, a coalition of businesses representing millions of drivers, four constituencies in the county are among the 30 facing the biggest barriers to making the switch.
These include First Secretary of State Louise Haigh’s Sheffield Heeley constituency, as well as Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough, Bradford West and Hull North and Cottingham.
Overall the research finds that a “driveway divide” is creating inequalities during the EV transition.
In Yorkshire, almost seven in 10 households have off-street parking potential, there are a whopping 612 drivers for every charger.
Richard Jones, CEO of Leeds-based leasing firm, said: “The research reveals a stark inequality at the heart of the UK's EV transition.
“For those with a driveway, running an EV can cost a fraction of the price of filling up a petrol or diesel car.
“But for those who rely on public charging, costs can be up to ten times higher, and in many cases are likely to exceed the cost of running an internal combustion engine vehicle.
"These findings are not an argument against electrification. They are a reminder that a full EV transition must be appealing and attractive to all segments of both new and used car buyers.
“The Government's consultation gives us a timely opportunity to align the targets with consumer’s real experiences and ensure no region or driver is left behind in the EV transition.”
The Government is reviewing the zero emission vehicle mandate, which stipulates that 80 per cent of all new cars sold by 2030 have to be pure-electric, while some hybrids get a reprieve until 2035.
Recent research from industry body ChargeUK found 90 per cent of all new rapid charging points have been built outside London over the last two years.