UK unprepared for surge in electric car use, thinktank warns

Green Alliance says simultaneous charging could potentially damage electronic equipment unless action is taken by 2020

The UK's energy networks are not ready for a surge in electric cars and solar panels that is coming within the next few years, according to a report.

Clusters of the battery powered cars could result in 1% of the UK experiencing unplanned drops in voltage - potentially damaging electronic equipment - without action by 2020, the Green Alliance said.