More than nine out of 10 local authorities do not yet have a strategy for enabling electric cars to be charged, according to a survey.
Electric vehicle charging specialists Believ says the findings add to concerns that Government plans to deliver 300,000 points by 2030 are falling behind.
The poll revealed that lack of time and funding were the biggest barriers to developing charging points.
A small number said 'councillor pushback' was a factor in holding up development of a strategy.
The poll, taken during an online seminar, follows new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showing that in some areas of the UK there are up to 85 electric vehicles competing for a single charging point.
The society said pressure was mounting for local authorities to prioritise the switch to electric.
Perran Moon of Believ said the poll reflects a lack of urgency in developing an electric vehicle infrastructure.
'Our findings suggest that there is still clearly a hesitancy due to lack of time and lack funding by local authorities to begin the process of rolling out charge point infrastructure.
'And crucially, local authority’s need the support, expertise, and guidance from charge point operators.'
