Switching to EV?

Home charging (3 kW to 7.5kW)

Home charging is the most cost-efficient and practical way to charge an electric car. According to the RAC Foundation, the average UK car spends more than 80% of its time parked at home. So, why not make the most of long, slow charging at cheaper home rates when you’re not using your car anyway? A 3kW home charger is a cheap but slow solution. The best balance is a 7kW home charger, which will typically charge the 82kWh battery of an Audi Q4 40 e-tron in around 11.5 hours. That’s perfect for plugging in when you arrive home and having a full charge the next morning. 

Slow public charging (3kW AC)

Many urban councils are installing slow 3kW chargers on residential streets to incentive drivers (who don’t have a driveway) to go electric. These usually require a subscription to a provider, but they’re a great way to start your electric journey, by letting you charge overnight if you live in a flat or a terraced property without a drive.

Fast public charging (7kW to 22kW AC)

Fast chargers tend to be sited in destinations such as city centre car parks, supermarkets, retail parks and leisure centres, where you’re likely to park for a reasonable time – and a long, slow, cost-effective range boost makes sense.

Rapid public charging (50kW to 150kW DC)

Rapid DC chargers tend to be located at motorway service stations or near petrol stations on main A-roads or at larger retailers. They’re perfect for delivering a big, fast boost of range to get you on your way quickly.

Ultra-rapid public charging (150kW to 350kW DC)

The 400V or 800V systems on new fully electric models can offers up to 350kW recharging that can get you from 5% to 80% in as little as 15-20 minutes or can add 80 miles in as little as 10 minutes.