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EV Charging
Whether charging at home or charging on the public network we will explain everything you need to know, from connection types, network operators, home charge points, and the principles of successful public charging.
Home Charge Point Installation Made Simple
Now, you can buy a market-leading smart charge point with your EV from Drive Green. The charge point will be ready for you in the boot of your car when you collect it or have it delivered. Just scan the QR code on the box to book your installation through our portal—it's that simple. Getting a home charge point installed has never been easier.
EV Charging – The Basics
Our step by step EV charging guide will take you through the basics of how to keep your car charged. When considering an electric car, charging can seem confusing or challenging. In this guide, we will demonstrate how simple it is to keep your EV full of power.
EV Connectors
The first thing you need to know regarding charging your car is your car’s charging connection. Most EV’s have 2 charging connections – one for rapid charging and one for the slower rate fast charging.
Charging At Home
We recommend that EV drivers consider installing a fast method of charging at home if budget and location allow. However, if you are able to leave your car on charge every night you may find slower charging with a standard plug to be perfectly manageable. This is also the perfect means to charge when you are visiting friends.
Charge Without Off-Street Parking
If you can't charge at home because you don't have off-street parking, you will need to identify the public charging options that are available to you conveniently, and that suits your lifestyle best. You will need to use the massive UK public charging network, and can look at all charge points both Fast and Rapid as potential charging options for you.
UK EV Public Charging Network
You will most likely find that almost all of your charging will take place at home or at work. However, when you go further afield you may need to use the UK’s public charging network.
Charging at Work
Many employees find that their employer is very cooperative when it comes to charging at work. Standard three-pin sockets are often accessible and able to fully recharge an EV during a standard workday.
Smart Charging – How to Charge your EV for less
Whilst it is still much cheaper than petrol or diesel, to charge an EV at home at the standard electricity rate, you can save even more by switching to an EV or smart tariff, which will give you a greatly reduced electricity rate for charging your EV and at certain times of day.
Renewable Energy Charging
By moving to an electric car you have already taken a very positive step towards a greener low carbon lifestyle and protecting the environment. Even using conventional fossil-fuel generated grid to power your carbon emissions are vastly reduced.
Home Charge Points
Most electric car charging happens at home. Whilst it is possible to keep your car charged up with a standard household plug, it is not quick, convenient, or in some cases not as safe. A dedicated electric car charge-point at your house will typically allow you to charge quicker, safer, and easier.