Guides

EV charging guides

Everything worth knowing before you plug in, from your first public session to planning a long drive, written without jargon.

How to use a public EV charging stationStep by step: finding a free charger, paying by app, card or tap, plugging in, ending the session and avoiding idle fees.
EV connector types explained: J1772, CCS, NACS, Type 2 and CHAdeMOWhich plug your car uses, which chargers it fits, and why North America and the rest of the world differ.
How much does it cost to charge an electric car?Public and home charging prices in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, per kWh and per 100 miles, plus the fees that catch people out.
Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging: what the speeds really meanRealistic charging times, why your car caps the speed, the 80% rule and when each level makes sense.
Planning an EV road trip: where and how long to chargeHighway fast-charging networks, the 10 to 80 percent rhythm, winter range loss and a pre-trip checklist.
Home charging vs public charging: which one should you rely on?Wall chargers, electrical panels and off-peak tariffs compared with public networks, with yearly cost examples.
EV charger not working, occupied or ICEd: what to doThe most common problems at the charger and how to fix them, from a stuck connector to the support line.
EV charging apps, RFID cards and Plug and Charge: what you actually needNetwork apps versus roaming cards versus tap-to-pay, and how to keep it down to two or three tools.

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