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All electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) feature a battery (which powers an electric motor). This requires external charging, which is easily achievable at home; there are two options – via a standard three-pin power supply or a dedicated wallbox.
Home-charging speeds and costs vary depending on the size of the battery and the type of tariff you have with your electricity supplier. We’ve used the Renault ZOE as our EV example.
£18 for a full charge*
The above figure is offered as a guide; it’s the average cost of a full charge for the Renault ZOE’s battery. One thing’s certain, however, charging a battery with electricity is cheaper than topping up a car with fuel.
If you have any home-charging queries, please consult our frequently questions below. If you still require answers, please don’t hesitate to contact our Leeds team.
This will depend on which charging option you use and the size of your EV or PHEV’s battery. With a three-pin power source, the Renault ZOE takes about 17.3 hours to fully charge; with a dedicated wallbox, it takes approximately 7.4 hours.
Yes. You can do so via a three-pin power source or a dedicated wallbox.
This depends on the size of your EV’s battery and the tariff you’re on with your energy supplier. For instance, on average, the Renault ZOE costs £18 to fully charge.
As well as two home-charging options, there are plenty of ways to charge your EV when you’re out and about. Many employers offer dedicated charging solutions for EV drivers, for example. Otherwise, there are more than 2,000 public-charging stations located around the UK, and almost 60,000 individual connectors.
Public charging speeds and costs are dependent on the size of a car’s battery and/or the power rating. Here are three typical Renault ZOE examples:
3kW –13.9 hours / £18.72
7kW – 5.9 hours / £18.72
50kW – 36 minutes / £14.04
Our most commonly asked questions pertaining to out-and-about charging are featured below. If you can’t find an answer to your query, please get in touch with us.
When you’re not at home or at work, there are thousands of public connectors spread evenly across the UK and Ireland.
To find your closest public charging point, please click here: https://www.zap-map.com/live/.
The Renault ZOE takes about 13.9 hours (with a 3kW charge), 5.9 hours (7kW) or 36 minutes (50kW) to go from 20 percent to 100 percent charged.
Slow (3kW) and fast (7kW) charging will cost approximately £18.72 for the Renault ZOE to climb from 20 percent to 100 percent. Rapid (50kW) charging is cheaper: £14.04.
We’ve gathered all of our electric frequently asked questions in one place. If you still have a query, please get in touch with our Leeds team as soon as you’re ready.