Range Anxiety Is a Thing of the Past, Says Vestel Mobility

Think you’ll get stranded in an EV? Modern batteries, growing charging networks, and easy home charging mean that’s now extremely unlikely.

October 08, 2025, London: For years, “range anxiety” has haunted the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in the UK, the fear that your car might run out of battery before you reach your destination. But according to Sally Bailey, Head of EVC Sales UK at Vestel Mobility, those worries are largely outdated.

“Thanks to advances in EV technology, a fast-growing charging network, and convenient home charging, the reality is simple: most UK drivers don’t need to worry about running out of charge,” Bailey says.

EV Chargers Are Everywhere

It’s easy to assume chargers are hard to find. In reality, the UK now has almost five times more public EV charging locations than petrol stations, nearly 42,000 sites, compared with around 8,400 fuel stations.

Even in rural areas, the maximum distance between chargers is about 9 – 10 miles, and in cities like London, the network is incredibly dense, with 25,000 public chargers alone.

The growth continues at pace: over 1,000 new public chargers are added every month, helping keep pace with the increasing number of EVs on the road.

Chargers Work When You Need Them

Early public chargers could be unreliable, but those days are gone. UK regulations now require rapid chargers to maintain 99% uptime, and most networks exceed this. For example, InstaVolt reports 99.53% availability across its network.

Yes, charging takes a bit longer than filling a petrol tank, but the convenience of home, workplace, or retail park charging more than makes up for it.

Home Charging Is a Game-Changer

A big advantage of EVs is that you can “refuel” overnight at home. Around 680,000 UK homes already have chargers, and roughly two-thirds of homes could support one.

Home charging is cheap: many providers, including Octopus Energy, offer overnight rates as low as 8–11p per kWh. A basic 7kW home charger can give around 140 miles of range overnight, enough for most people’s daily journeys.

For those with higher-capacity systems, Vestel’s Libra 7/22kW charger can deliver up to 100kWh overnight, while the Vesper 40 DC charger adds fast top-ups in an hour or two. For most drivers, this means leaving home with a full battery almost every day.

Charging Times Have Plummeted

Another old worry is that EVs take forever to charge. Modern high-power chargers, 150kW, 300kW, and even higher, can add 100 miles in around 10 minutes.

Vestel Mobility is already rolling out 720kW and 1MW chargers in service hubs across the UK. Most EVs accept up to 250kW, which still allows a full charge in minutes, comparable to filling a petrol tank and buying a coffee.

Modern EVs Go the Distance

Battery technology has come a long way. Most mass-market EVs now achieve 250–300 miles per charge, and premium models exceed 350 miles.

The UK’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, claims 331–379 miles, with real-world tests confirming these figures. Even in cold weather or with enthusiastic driving, range is more than enough for everyday use.

The average EV range in the UK has jumped 43% in three years, from 210 miles in 2020 to 300 miles in 2023, and continues to rise every year.

Help Is Always at Hand

Even on the rare occasion of running low, UK drivers aren’t stranded. Major breakdown services have solutions for EVs:

• RAC: Their EV Boost vans carry onboard chargers that can add 5–10 miles of range, enough to reach the next station.
• AA: Their Freewheeling hubs can tow EVs safely, and some vans carry small mobile chargers for quick top-ups.

The Bottom Line

For most UK drivers, daily journeys are under 25 miles. With home charging and a growing public network, EV range is no longer a practical concern.

Bailey concludes:

“The technology, infrastructure, and driver habits have all moved on. For most people, running out of charge simply isn’t something they’ll experience. The real challenge now is helping drivers see that reality.”

EVs aren’t just about convenience, they’re about creating a cleaner, greener transport system. With over 50% of the UK’s electricity from renewable sources, switching to EVs helps reduce emissions from the 42 million vehicles on UK roads.

So the next time someone mentions “range anxiety,” you can tell them - that’s yesterday’s worry!

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Editors notes

Vestel Mobility is a part of Vestel Group which is a renowned global leader in the field of innovation and technology. Vestel Mobility is actively contributing towards the future of transportation by specialising in automotive electronics, battery solutions, and electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

In the automotive electronics sector, Vestel Mobility excels in engineering and manufacturing advanced electronic control units (ECUs), EV powertrain components and cockpit electronics such as clusters and infotainment displays.

Vestel Mobility is also a prominent player in the battery solutions arena, producing high-quality battery packages for eBikes, telecom towers, and energy storage systems. These solutions cater to a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial and utility applications.

Furthermore, Vestel Mobility showcases its commitment to promoting sustainable transportation systems by offering a comprehensive range of EV chargers. With both AC and DC options available, Vestel aims to provide seamless and eco­ friendly charging infrastructure to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles.

With over 40 years of experience, a vast city-size 1.3 million m2 industrial complex, 11 offices based around the world, clientele from over 160 countries, a client-orientated mindset, and true R&D, Vestel embodies a legacy of excellence and a commitment to advancing industries at the intersection of innovation and sustainable solutions.