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Electric vehicle owners are generally more positive about charging than expected, according to research commissioned by Tempcover. However, the survey found a clear difference between motorists who can charge at home and those who rely more heavily on public infrastructure.

Most EV owners describe charging as easy

Overall, 85% of electric vehicle owners surveyed said they found charging “easy”. That proportion increased to 89% among homeowners, while falling to 72% for renters.

The results suggest that access to a private charging location may have a significant effect on how convenient EV ownership feels. Homeowners are more likely to be able to charge without depending on a public station, while renters may face additional practical barriers before they can plug in.

Tempcover described the results as evidence of a divide between the two groups. The company’s research did not indicate that renters were unable to make EV ownership work, but it did show that their charging experience was less straightforward overall.

Renters rely more on public chargers

The survey found that 18% of renters use a public charging station every day. Among homeowners, the equivalent figure was 9%.

Renters also reported more frequent problems with finding an available charger. In total, 29% said they regularly faced challenges. The reasons included a charger already being occupied, cited by 34% of those reporting the issue; the cost of charging, also cited by 34%; and chargers being out of order, mentioned by 29%.

These figures highlight how the practical experience of charging can vary depending on a driver’s housing situation. A motorist with access to home charging may be able to plan around public stations, whereas a renter who cannot charge at home may need to use the public network as part of their everyday routine.

The findings do not establish how many people took part in the survey, nor do they provide a breakdown by vehicle type, location or charging network. They therefore show differences in reported experience among the respondents rather than a complete picture of every EV driver.

Regular public charging has not erased optimism

Despite the additional obstacles reported by renters, Tempcover said the people who depend most on public charging were among the most optimistic about the future of electric vehicles.

Claire Wills-McKissick, identified by Tempcover as a temporary car insurance expert, said regular use of public charging infrastructure may be strengthening confidence rather than reducing it. Her interpretation is that repeated exposure to the network can help drivers become more comfortable with the process, even when they encounter problems.

That optimism exists alongside concerns about availability, cost and reliability. The survey’s results suggest that drivers can remain positive about the long-term direction of electric mobility while still experiencing practical difficulties during day-to-day charging.

Access remains an issue for the transition

Tempcover said closing the gap between homeowners and renters will be important if the move to electric vehicles is to work for a broader range of motorists. The company’s comments point to housing circumstances as an important part of the ownership experience, alongside the vehicle itself.

For people considering an EV, the research indicates that the answer to whether charging is easy may depend partly on where the car is parked and how often public stations are needed. Home charging can coincide with a more positive reported experience, while renters may need to manage availability, pricing and equipment reliability more frequently.

Wills-McKissick also used the findings to promote temporary car insurance as a way for prospective buyers to borrow an electric vehicle from a friend or family member and try it before changing their own annual insurance policy. That suggestion is separate from the survey’s charging results, but reflects the company’s broader focus on helping drivers assess whether EV ownership suits their circumstances.

The central message from the research is therefore mixed but broadly encouraging: most surveyed EV owners found charging easy, yet the experience was noticeably less positive for renters. As more drivers consider switching to electric cars, access to convenient and dependable charging will remain a key part of that decision.

BYD has launched the Sealion 6 DM-i, a mid-size plug-in hybrid crossover, in South Korea. The model combines an 18.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate Blade battery with BYD’s DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligence) system and is set to compete with hybrid offerings from Hyundai Motor and Kia.

Four-mode hybrid system

According to The Korea Herald, the Sealion 6 DM-i can automatically select among four operating modes based on vehicle speed, battery charge and road conditions. These are electric driving, series hybrid operation, direct engine drive and parallel hybrid operation.

The system is designed to use electric propulsion when conditions allow, while combining the engine and electric motor in other situations. The vehicle’s certified all-electric range is 70 km.

Range, consumption and charging

BYD Korea says the crossover can travel more than 1,000 km with a fully charged battery and a full fuel tank. That figure represents the vehicle’s combined driving capability rather than its electric-only range.

Official combined fuel consumption is listed at 15.2 km per liter. In electric mode, the Sealion 6 DM-i is rated at 4.2 km per kWh.

The plug-in hybrid supports 18 kW DC fast charging. BYD states that charging the battery from 30% to 80% takes approximately 30 minutes.

Dimensions and equipment

The Sealion 6 DM-i measures 4,775 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width and 1,670 mm in height. Its dimensions place it between the Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Santa Fe in the South Korean market.

Inside, the crossover has a 15.6-inch central touchscreen with localized Kakao Map navigation. Standard equipment includes power adjustment, heating and ventilation for the front seats. The rear seats add heating and recline adjustment, while a panoramic glass roof is also available.

South Korean pricing

BYD has priced the Sealion 6 DM-i at 37.5 million won in South Korea, equivalent to about $27,250. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is listed in the country at between 33.18 million and 40.82 million won before tax benefits are applied.

The launch gives BYD another entry point into South Korea’s growing hybrid-vehicle market, where the company will face established domestic manufacturers and their existing electrified SUV lineups.

Ghana’s Ministry of Finance is preparing to use Eskwai, an artificial intelligence research tool built on African legal databases, within its Legal Directorate. The move is described as the first team-wide adoption of legal AI by a Ghanaian government department.

AI deployment at the Finance Ministry

The ministry’s Legal Directorate will use Eskwai for legal research, according to the announcement. The tool is designed around African legal databases, although no further details about its software, coverage, deployment schedule or operating model were provided.

The adoption represents an institutional use of an AI system rather than an individual experiment. The announcement specifically identifies the Legal Directorate as the team that will use the platform and describes the decision as the first department-wide implementation of legal AI within Ghana’s government.

What is known about Eskwai

Eskwai is identified as an AI research tool built on African legal databases. The available information does not specify which jurisdictions or legal materials are included, how the system produces results, or whether its output is reviewed by ministry lawyers before it is used.

There are also no details about the ministry’s procurement arrangement, the number of users, the cost of the deployment or the areas of legal work where Eskwai will initially be applied. The announcement does not say whether the platform will support document analysis, case-law research, regulatory work or another specific function.

Those details will be important for assessing how the technology is used inside a government department. AI-generated legal research generally requires professional verification, but no statement about review procedures or governance arrangements was included in the announcement.

No electric-vehicle policy details announced

The development concerns legal research and does not set out rules for electric-vehicle charging stations. It contains no information about charging-station permits, technical standards, connection requirements, payment systems, locations, tariffs or responsibilities for public infrastructure.

It also does not provide an electric-vehicle strategy, battery policy, charging network targets or timelines for Ghana’s automotive market. Any conclusions about the country’s EV infrastructure or future charging regulations would therefore go beyond the details currently available.

For the EV industry, the announcement is relevant only as an example of a government department adopting an AI-based professional tool. Its direct subject is the Finance Ministry’s legal research operation, not electric mobility or charging infrastructure.

A first government-wide legal AI adoption

The central claim is that Eskwai’s deployment marks the first team-wide adoption of legal AI inside a Ghanaian government department. That description refers to the scale and institutional nature of the implementation, rather than to a broader national policy for artificial intelligence.

No statement was provided on whether other Ghanaian ministries will adopt Eskwai, whether the Finance Ministry will publish results from its use, or whether the system will influence future regulation. Further information would be needed to determine the tool’s impact on legal work and public-sector decision-making.