Summary Your EV charge point will be installed by a friendly and fully qualified installers, who are regularly receiving 5 star ratings from customers. A standard install typically takes around 3/4 hours. The more information you provide during the ordering process, the higher the chance your install will go ahead without delays on the day. Who install …
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Summary There are several different ways to access public chargepoints. This short guide reviews the four most common. “Plug and Play” – all you have to do is plug in. App enabled – a mobile app gives you access via smart phone. RFID card – similar to an Oyster, you swipe the card to start charging. Contactless payment card – you …
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Summary Sometimes it’s not possible to have a home charger installed where you park your car (eg. you don’t have off street parking). If that’s the case, it doesn’t have to be a deterrent to EV ownership. It’s still entirely possible to drive a full battery EV (BEV) by charging at other locations including: At work. At public destinations. At rapid cha …
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Summary EV drivers should use dedicated chargepoints instead of 3-pin plug sockets for regular charging, as they are: Quicker Safer Easier to use Smarter Charging speeds: Home charger vs 3-pin plug Charging times will vary between all electric vehicles, however a 7kW unit will charge an electric vehicle up to 3 times faster than a conventional 3-pin plug. …
Read moreSummary To charge an electric car, you’ll need to plug it into a charging point. In the UK there are four main places you can find these; at home, at work, at public locations and at service stations. You’ll sometimes need to take your own separate charging cable with you. Most EV drivers plug-in to a chargepoint whenever they park to stay topped up. S …
Read moreChargepoint Scheme Vehicle types Term Definition Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) A car that runs purely on electric power, stored in an on-board battery that is charged from mains electricity (typically at a dedicated chargepoint). Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) A car with a combination of a traditional internal combustion engine and a rechar …
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Summary Your EV charge point will be installed by a friendly and fully qualified installers, who are regularly receiving 5 star ratings from customers. A standard install typically takes around 3/4 hours. The more information you provide during the ordering process, the higher the chance your install will go ahead without delays on the day. Have your W …
Read moreSummary You’ll need a charging cable to plug into most public chargepoints, and at home if you choose a point without a tethered cable. This guide is to help you pick which charging cable you need. Your plug-in vehicle will have either a type 1 or type 2 AC socket, so you’ll need to make sure your charging cable has the equivalent connector. You …
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