In an attempt to ease so-called "range anxiety" among drivers of electric vehicles, a company called Urban Electric is now testing out retractable charge points that can be installed in parking spaces and sidewalks.

If the trial is successful, it could mean big things for the electric vehicle industry, which is still struggling to gain a mass market foothold.

According to Urban Electric, the retractable charge points will be able to provide a full charge to most electric vehicles in around 30 minutes. They will also be able to automatically lower themselves to the ground when not in use, so as not to get in the way of pedestrians or other traffic.

The company is currently testing the charge points in London and Bristol, with plans to roll them out to other cities in the UK if the trials are successful.

So far, the feedback from drivers has been positive, with many saying that the charge points are convenient and easy to use.

However, some skeptics have pointed out that the high cost of installing the charge points could be a barrier to widespread adoption.

only time will tell if Urban Electric's retractable charge points will become a common sight on streets around the world.