State-of-Charge Driven Charging Behaviour at Public EV Chargers in the United Kingdom: An Empirical Study

Matthew Busayo Olanrewaju () and Hazzan Adedapo Aderinko ()

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), 2026, vol. 11, issue 06, 2334-2352

Abstract: As the United Kingdom makes its transition into the mass-market phase of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, understanding real-world driver interactions with public charging infrastructure is critical for grid management and network optimization. This empirical study investigates the "black box" of State-of-Charge (SoC) driven charging behavior. It aims to challenge theoretical models that traditionally rely on simulated data or self-reported surveys by analyzing unvarnished user actions. The research analyzes a high-fidelity dataset of public charging telemetry collected over a 90-day period in 2025 across multiple UK locations. By preprocessing raw session data from arrival to departure, the study engineered specific metrics such as the SoC Delta and a "Stickiness" check to quantify charging utility and driver habits. The results of the study challenge common assumptions in academic literature and the industry about the charging behaviour of drivers.

Keywords: Electric Vehicle; State of Charge; Public Charging; Charging Behaviour. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.38124/ijisrt/26jun074

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