 cars might be eco-friendly but can make his job impossible at times. 1 Chauffeurs are concerned about a shortage of electric car charging points Credit: Getty He criticised a nationwide shortage of charging points - and also complained the technology was not yet good enough to guarantee drivers could provide proper service. He owns London -based luxury chauffeur firm S&S Prestige Services, with many high-rolling clients. They expect to reach their destinations "as quickly and safely as possible and with an added sense of luxury and comfort", he said. Mr Slama called it "unacceptable" to have to stop and charge a vehicle in the middle of a trip - even if that were possible. Mr Slama told the Express : "There still aren't enough charge points UK -wide to support a professional chauffeur business regardless." And even short journeys can provide pitfalls for chauffeurs, who often need to drive to a remote location with a client who might then demand to set off again at any time and at short notice. He said: "Imagine it's the middle of January and it is minus-two degrees. "Is the driver expected to sit in the freezing cold without the heating on or charging his phone or even with the radio on to help pass the time as he or she is worried it will drain the battery and they won't be able to get to the following destination?" He also highlighted how the distances it's claimed electric cars cover before needing charging can be "unpredictable". But he was hopeful that electric cars would become more attractive in future with better ranges and more fast charging points. He highlighted one new version, the new BMW 17 with a 380-mile range, which he described as "a beautiful and extremely luxurious vehicle" which was proving "a very popular){kind=link}
A CHAUFFEUR has revealed how electric cars are proving a nightmare for drivers and their passengers – even on short journeys.
Samir Slama says electric vehicles (EVs) cars might be eco-friendly but can make his job impossible at times.
He criticised a nationwide shortage of charging points – and also complained the technology was not yet good enough to guarantee drivers could provide proper service.
He owns London-based luxury chauffeur firm S&S Prestige Services, with many high-rolling clients.
They expect to reach their destinations “as quickly and safely as possible and with an added sense of luxury and comfort”, he said.