An end to discrimination for disabled EV drivers?
Annika Phillips loves her Nissan Leaf and uses it for shopping, hospital appointments and the school run. However, as a wheelchair user Phillips has faced challenges when it comes to public EV charging.
“So many charge points just aren’t designed in an accessible way,” she says. “Sometimes I can’t even get out of my car as there isn’t enough space.”
Sam Bomorse from Staffordshire, who drives a Hyundai Kona Electric, has also struggled. “I have arthritis and, when I’m using my crutch, dealing w