Charging solutions
Everything you need to know
Charging services
For some people, the biggest change they see when switching to an electric vehicle is getting used to charging. The good news is that this doesn’t take long to do – and we’ve put together this quick guide to help you get the hang of it.
Home charging
Charging at home is a huge selling point for electric vehicles. You come home with a nearly empty battery and the next morning you wake up to a fully charged car. If you arrange things right, you can keep your car charged all year without ever needing to visit a public charger. But, unfortunately, it’s not an option for everyone. We explain what’s involve and how to get started.
Public charging
Public charging keeps your battery full while you’re on the move – and it’s a lot faster than charging at home. We’ve got everything you need to know about public chargers, from speed and cost to how to find them.
Workplace charging
If you’re an employer and you want to encourage your drivers to switch to electric vehicles, workplace charging can play a huge role. Plus, you can offer access to members of the public and put your business on the map. Workplace charging can also support green initiatives and help you meet sustainability goals.
Charging speeds: How fast can I charge?
The answer is - it depends.
Different types of charging points offer different speeds, and your EV will be limited by its ability to receive and convert that electricity. If your car has an 11 kW onboard charger and you plug into a 7.4 kW home charger, you will only be charging at 7.4 kW. The car could take more power, but the charging point is limited. If your EV has a 6.6 kW onboard charger and you plug it into a standard, single-phase home 7.4 kW charging point, you will be limited to charging at 6.6 kW because the EV can’t take more.
7.4 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery7h45m
- 75 kWh EV battery10h
11 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery5h15m
- 75 kWh EV battery6h45m
50 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery53 min
- 75 kWh EV battery1h20m
150 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery18 min
- 75 kWh EV battery27 min
This is for illustrative purposes only and charging times may differ depending on vehicle. Typically at 80% charge battery charging speed will slow.