EVHS Grant Ends for Homeowners March 31st 2022
The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme ( EVHS ) run by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles ( OZEV ) comes to an end for homeowners on March 31st, 2022. Homeowners who want to get a home charger installed with the grant will need to apply before the March 31st deadline or pay for the full cost of installation after. The […]
How Fast Will My Electric Car Charge At Home?
Charging at home on a single-phase power supply gives you charging speeds up to 7.4kW, although fast home chargers are offered in 7kW, 7.2kW and 7.4kW outputs. Here’s what you can expect charging at home (up to): 3-pin plug (2.3kW) – 5 miles of range per hour 3.6kW charger – 15 miles of range per […]
Do electric cars lose charge when parked?
Yes! Electric cars do lose charge when parked, although the effect is minimal. The phenomenon is called “self-discharge”, a chemical reaction that takes place in the battery. When an electric car is parked, the 12V battery (the same battery found in cars with combustion engines) trickles power to the systems that need it, thus preserving […]
How much does charging an electric car cost?
Working out how much it costs to charge an electric car is simple. All you need to do is take the price per kWh on the electricity tariff and multiply it by the battery capacity (also measured in kWh) to get an accurate price. For example, if you pay 13p per kWh, and your car […]
How long do electric cars take to charge?
Most electric cars today support AC charge speeds up to 7.4kW. A 7.4kW charger adds around 30-miles of range to a lithium-ion battery per hour. The length of time the battery takes to charge to 100% depends on the battery capacity. For example, with a 7.4kW charger, a 60kWh battery will take 8 hours 10 […]
What is the difference between tethered and untethered EV chargers?
Tethered, or untethered, that is the question. To make a decision, you need to know what the difference is. We’ll explain the difference between tethered and untethered chargers as simply as possible. Tethered vs Untethered A tethered EV charger has a cable built into the charge box, eradicating the need for you to plug a […]
Why can’t I get a 22kW charger at home?
One of the most common questions we get asked is why we can’t install a 22kW charger at a customer’s house. The most common reason is that the power supply isn’t sufficient to support a 22kW charger. This is because the property is on a single-phase power supply. For a 22kW charger, you need a […]
How much does an EV charging station cost?
An EV charging station costs between £599 and £1,299 on average after the OZEV (EVHS grant), which contributes £350 towards the cost of installation. However, the OZEV grant ends in March 2022, so prices will increase. Here are a few examples of prices for different chargers: As you can see, the sky is the limit. […]