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Charging an electric vehicle couldn’t be easier!
Whether you own an electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), you have plenty of charging options, which means you never need to experience range anxiety.
At the close of January 2024, there were 31,445 public charging locations around the UK, comprising 55,301 individual connectors. More are being added all the time – indeed, in January alone, 1,436 were installed.
You can charge your EV or PHEV at home by connecting it to a standard three-pin power source. Alternatively, if you have a dedicated domestic wallbox installed, you can enjoy fast charging speeds.
Many businesses provide employees with access to fast charging connectors at their place of work.
You can charge an electric vehicle either by plugging it into a socket or by plugging into a charging unit. There are plenty of charging stations around the UK to stay fully charged while you're out and about.
Charging times depend on the charging method and the vehicle’s battery capacity. For instance, the Kia Niro EV is powered by a 64.8 kWh battery. Using a 50kW public charger, the Niro EV takes about 80 minutes to charge from zero to 100% (or 48 minutes from 20% to 80%).
Battery size (kWh) / charge power (kW) = charging time