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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 Kia model using a 350kW Public High Power Charging Station.
How long will it take to charge an electric car 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 7.2kW AC wallbox charger fitted for reduced charge time. Here’s a quick comparison of charge time by vehicle and connection type.
11kW AC
Single Phase
Domestic or public
Type 2 socket
| Effective max.speed | Approx. charging time |
| 11kW | 3-4 hours (30-80%) |
OMODA have partnered with Octopus energy - The UK's most awarded energy supplier.
Offering specific EV tariffs for at home charging as well as charging away from home on their Electroverse network.