Charging an electric car

Charging an electric car is easy once you know the charging options. Charging at home is the cheapest, public fast charging the quickest.

You will need

• Electric car and charging cables
• A home charging point or public charging points
• A charging operator's app or charging card

Steps

1. Learn about charging speeds

   At a home charging point, charging takes hours; at a fast-charging station, tens of minutes.

2. Install a home charging point

3. Charge at night

4. Download the apps

5. Plan long trips

6. Charge to 20–80%

7. Prepare for winter

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