You will usually find Fast chargers at public charging stations in shopping centres, motorways, workplaces, etc charging at a rate of 43kW or even higher and are the fastest Rapid Chargers way to charge your car up to 80% in as little as 20 minutes .

Slow charging units are usually “untethered” which means you’ll need a cable to connect your car to the charge point. Your new EV should come with a cable, which can be plugged in and these have a charging rate of 3kW . It will typically take around 10-14 hours or longer if your car has a large battery, especially if you’re charging it from empty.

Fast chargers typically operate at 7kW and can charge your car in under 5 hours, depending on the model.  They can be either “untethered” or “tethered” which means it needs cables. All electric cars should come with they cables and connectors they need for a charging station. The current standard in the UK and across Europe for new EV’s a Type 2 charger with a Type 2 CCS inlet capable of rapid charging.

While it’s possible to slow charge your vehicle at home overnight it’s not usually practical option for most businesses.  “Tethered” fast charging public solution with Type 2 connectors will be required for many situations, maximise day-time charging capacity for visitors.  Wall chargers may be suited to private car parking situations, especially when vehicles are left overnight enabling them to take advantage of cheaper night-time energy rates and ensuring your EV is ready to go in the morning. This is called “Smart Charging”.