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What is the best-untethered charger?
In our opinion, the best-untethered charger today is the Indra Smart PRO if you want an in-built display, solar and complete tariff integration. Another popular
How does charging an EV with solar panels work?
To charge your electric vehicle with solar panels at home, you need a solar system and a smart charger with a terminal for solar integration.
Why is the OZEV grant ending for homeowners?
On March 31, 2022, the OZEV grant ends for homeowners, bringing an end to the £350 EV charger installation subsidy. What this means is simple
How much will an EV increase my electric bill?
Your electricity bill will probably increase by 5-10% with an EV. The easiest way to reduce costs is to purchase an EV tariff that gives
How often should I charge my EV?
How often should you charge your electric vehicle? The answer is simple: charge it when it gets to around 20% or when you need more
What Chargers Do We Recommend?
EV home chargers are split into two types: tethered and untethered. Both categories have excellent options, and which is best for you depends on your
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
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
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
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
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.
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