Recent data from the DVLA has shown that Stoke-on-Trent has the second worst electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure of any Staffordshire location.

Experts from Swansway Motor Group reviewed this data by area and discovered that Stoke's 31 chargers per 100,000 people ranks fourth lowest for electric chargers per 100,000 population within the UK, almost 2/3 less than the national figure of 91.

Stafford has the best charging infrastructure in Staffordshire with 82 chargers per 100,000 people. 

Further reviewing the data, Swansway discovered that the Cheshire East figure is a whopping 11x fewer than the 365 chargers per 100,000 in Inner London. 

The data revealed that Stoke has 31 chargers per 100,000 people (Nub News).

In light of these figures, motoring experts at Swansway Motor Group are advising electric vehicle drivers in Stoke to maximise their EV range by using regenerative braking, removing unnecessary luggage from their vehicle, and avoiding using their air conditioning when driving around the region.  

Additionally, Swansway is encouraging drivers to charge at home whenever possible as this is both cheaper and more efficient than using public chargers. 

A spokesperson for Swansway said: "These recent statistics reflect how EV infrastructure must develop as we transition into more sustainable transport. Manufacturers are producing cars with ever-increasing ranges but if the infrastructure is not growing at the same rate, then drivers will be put off making the switch to electric vehicles. Stoke having less than half of the chargers per 100,000 than the national average sums up the issue." 

Here are the Staffordshire locations ranked highest to lowest for electric chargers per 100,000 people: 

• Stafford 81.6 
• South Staffordshire 72.2 
• East Staffordshire 71.5 
• Newcastle-under-Lyme 53.6 
• Cannock Chase 45.7 
• Lichfield 35.5 
• Tamworth 26.6 
• Staffordshire Moorlands 14.6