Understanding How to Charge your Electric or Hybrid Vehicle
We want to make the process as easy as possible for you. Our Electric Specialists are here to help you understand the charging options available to you and how the charging network operates.
How long will it take to charge an electric car at a public Rapid or High Power Charging Station?
Public car charging stations vary in type, and this means that they offer different charging speeds. Please see the following which illustrates the approximate charging times per model using a Public High Power Charging Station.
How long will it take to charge an electric vehicle at home?
You can charge your plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle at home using the standard 13amp, 3 pin household socket, or have a specific 7kW AC wallbox charger fitted for reduced charge time.
Mains AC Charging
Single Phase
Domestic
Three-pin UK socket
Effective max.speed | Approx. charging time |
2.3kW | 6 hours 30 min |
7.4kW AC
Single Phase ("Fast")
Domestic or public
Type 2 socket
Effective max.speed | Approx. charging time |
7.4kW | 2 hours 10 min |
11kW AC
Single Phase
Domestic or public
Type 2 socket
Effective max.speed | Approx. charging time |
11kW | 4 hours 15 min |
22kW AC
Three-phase ("Fast")
Mostly public
Type 2 socket
Effective max.speed | Approx. charging time |
22kW | 2 hours 10 min |
Making it easy to always be charged;
Download Zapmap, a free app to help you plan your journeys and makes it easier to see where the charging points are around you.
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