Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Woodford Green, IG8

Types of Charging In Woodford Green, IG8

There are three main types of EV charging – rapid, fast, and slow. These represent the power outputs, and therefore charging speeds, available to charge an EV. Note that power is measured in kilowatts (kW).

Rapid chargers are one of two types – AC or DC [Alternating or Direct Current]. Current Rapid AC chargers are rated at 43 kW, while most Rapid DC units are at least 50 kW. Both will charge the majority of EVs to 80% in around 30-60 minutes (depending on the battery capacity). Tesla Superchargers are also Rapid DC and
charge at around 120 kW. Rapid AC devices use a tethered Type 2 connector, and Rapid DC chargers are fitted with a CCS, CHAdeMO, or Tesla Type 2.

Fast chargers include those which provide power from 7 kW to 22 kW, which typically fully charge an EV in 3-4 hours. Common fast connectors are tethered Type 1 or a Type 2 socket (via a connector cable supplied with the vehicle).

Slow units (up to 3 kW) are best used for overnight charging and usually take between 6 and 12 hours for a pure-EV, or 2-4 hours for a PHEV. EVs charge on slow devices using a cable that connects the vehicle to a 3-pin or Type 2 socket.

Home Charging In Woodford Green, IG8

Charging at home is often the most convenient and cost-effective way to recharge an EV. Government grants are available for the installation of home EV charge points, and a large number of companies offer a fully installed charge point for a fixed price.

Most home chargers have a rating of either 3 kW or 7. Wall-mounted chargers with higher power are generally more expensive than the slower 3kW option. They also take half the time to fully charge an electric vehicle. Many plug-in car manufacturers have agreements or partnerships with charge point suppliers. In some cases, a free home charging point is included in a new vehicle purchase.

Home-based charging requires that you park off-street in order to avoid cables crossing public footpaths or public areas. All EV charging units are wired to the central metering device. This is to ensure safety and allow for monitoring of other electrical loads. While less common, on-street residential charging units are becoming available in some local authority areas using a cable that connects the vehicle to a 3-pin or Type 2 socket.

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