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. […]