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New to electric vehicles, here we have been able to bring a synopsis of some of the regular queries
How fast will it charge?
In a domestic setting you will generally have a choice of two charge rate options:
To future proof your home, a 32A charger is recommended and will in no way harm your 3.3kW vehicle as the car will only charge at a rate that is mutually agreed upon by the car and the charger.
*Dependent on vehicle type
It is estimated that 80% of charging will take place at home
Charging your electric car at home couldn’t be easier and more straightforward, as long as you have the appropriate equipment. Whilst you are relaxing with your family at home, or asleep in your bed, your car can be charged safely and quickly, often using low cost electricity.
Most electric car manufacturers recommend that you do not use a standard 13 amp socket for charging your electric car at home for safety reasons. The ring main in a typical house or garage is not designed to take the constant load that an EV will draw, potentially creating a risk of fire or short circuits in other parts of you domestic wiring. If you use a standard 13 amp socket, the rate of charge will be severely restricted by the car manufacturer so that it may take up to 12 hours to fully charge the car.
We are able to offer a variety of Charge Points to suit you and your circumstances, either specific to your vehicle or universal 32amp socketed Charge Points to give you that ultimate flexibility going forward.
Charging at home will be via a dedicated circuit to ensure maximum reliability and safety and where possible we will allow for future upgrades to your setup.
Electric Vehicle Variations
Electric vehicle (EV) is the umbrella term for any vehicle that is powered, in part or in full, by a battery that can be directly plugged into mains electricity. In short, any vehicle that can be plugged in including pure-electric, plug-in hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles, these aren’t to be confused with Hybrid’s.
Pure-Electric Vehicle (Pure-EV)
A vehicle powered solely by a battery charged from mains electricity. Currently, typical pure-electric cars have a range of approximately 100 miles but are improving all the time.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
A vehicle with a plug-in battery and an internal combustion engine (ICE). Typical PHEVs will have a pure-electric range of over 10 miles. After the pure-electric range is utilised, the vehicle reverts to the benefits of full hybrid capability (utilising both battery power and ICE) without range compromise.
Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV)
A vehicle powered by a battery with an ICE powered generator on board. E-REV’s are like pure-EV’s but with a shorter battery range of around 40 miles. Range is extended by an on board generator providing many additional miles of mobility. With an E-REV the vehicle is still always electrically driven.
Hybrid
A hybrid vehicle is powered by, either or both, a battery and an ICE. The power source is selected automatically by the vehicle, depending on speed, engine load and battery charge level. This battery cannot be plugged in; charge is maintained by regenerative braking supplemented by ICE generated power. A number of fuels can power hybrid ICE’s, including petrol, diesel, Compressed Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Gas and other alternative fuels.
We supply electric vehicle charge points .