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

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  • Matthew Busayo Olanrewaju

  • Hazzan Adedapo Aderinko

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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.

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  • Matthew Busayo Olanrewaju & Hazzan Adedapo Aderinko, 2026. "State-of-Charge Driven Charging Behaviour at Public EV Chargers in the United Kingdom: An Empirical Study," International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), IJISRT Publication, vol. 11(06), pages 2334-2352, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvr:ijisrt:2026:06:ijisrt26jun074
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun074
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