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Not sure on how you charge an electric vehcile? Here is a short quide on electric car charging.
How to charge an EV?
You can charge an electric vehicle either by plugging it into a socket or by plugging into a charging unit. There are plenty of charging stations around the UK to stay fully charged while you're out and about.
There are three types of chargers:
Three-pin plug.
A standard three-pin plug that you can connect to any 13 amp socket.
Socketed.
A charge point where you can connect either a Type 1 or Type 2 cable.
Tethered.
A charge point with a cable attached with either a Type 1 or Type 2 connector.
Slow.
Typically rated up to 3kW. Often used to charge overnight or at the workplace. Charging time: 8-10 hours.
Fast.
Typically rated at either 7Kw or 22kW. Tend to be installed in car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres and houses with off-street parking. Charging time: 3-4 hours.
Rapid.
Typically rated from 43 kW. Only compatible with EVs that have rapid charging capability. Charging time: 30-60 minutes.
Charging up in changing seasons.
Weather will have an affect on how much energy your electric car consumes. You have a larger range in summer and smaller range in winter.
Charging on the go.
There are many apps available to find the nearest charge station when you're out and about. Check out the best ones and get downloading!
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