Charging EVs
Driving an electric vehicle requires a bit more planning, since charging takes longer than fuelling a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle. Know the range of your car and plan your route in advance so you know where the charging stations are along the way.
Give yourself a bit of a buffer in case a charging station is out of order or busy and maybe plan a meal or a shopping trip while your car is charging. Many supermarkets and shopping centres now have EV charging stations in their carparks.
Step by Step guide to Charging your EV
If you haven't driven an EV before, don't worry. Charging an EV has become a lot easier with cards or fobs that allow you to pay for charging at multiple participating networks.
If you are going on a longer trip you can map out your whole route on a route planner app. It will show you all the charge points along the way so you can plan your stops according to your car's average range. You can also order any payment cards you may need for different charging networks.