BT's ambitions to repurpose street cabinets for EV charging have fallen short, confirming only one installation in Scotland and shifting focus to address connectivity needs.
A BT spokesperson stated, 'Our EV charging trials have focused on how we might help address the charging needs EV drivers face across the UK.' This indicates a pivot to other emerging needs.
The company initially believed that two-thirds of 90,000 green cabinets could be converted to EV chargepoints, revealing a significant underestimation of practical challenges.
BT's decision to step back seems driven by regulatory red tape and the ongoing maintenance challenges associated with public chargers, which are often out of order.
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