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Electric Vehicle Charging
Discover how long it takes to charge your electric vehicle, the different charger types and the best charging solutions for your vehicle.
Home Charger
There are several ways to charge your electric vehicle at home, giving you flexibility and convenience. The simplest option is using a standard 3-pin plug, which connects directly to a regular household socket. While this method is easy and requires no installation, it charges the vehicle more slowly. It's best suited for occasional or overnight top-ups.
For faster and more efficient charging, many drivers choose to have a dedicated home charger professionally installed. These wall-mounted units, often called wallboxes, offer quicker charging times and are designed with safety and energy efficiency in mind. Some models also come with smart features, allowing you to schedule charging during off-peak hours or monitor usage from your phone.
Public Charging
Public charging makes it easy to keep your electric vehicle charged wherever you go. Across the UK, there are over 74,000 charging points available, offering a mix of standard and rapid chargers. Each type has different charging speeds and is suited to different needs, whether you're topping up while shopping or getting a quick boost on a longer journey.
You can easily find nearby charging stations using tools like Zapmap below, which shows real-time availability, charger types and locations. With such a wide and growing network, public charging is more accessible than ever.
Electric car charging near you
There are more than 74,000 charging points available for your electric vehicle including domestic and rapid charging, each with varied charging times and capabilities. Find electric charging points near you with Zapmap.
Rapid Charging
Charge your car in just 30 minutes with a rapid charger. Using a 43kW they charge the first 80% as fast and efficiently as possible and then stop or slow down charging for the final 20%.
Fast Charging
Fast charging was specifically designed for electric cars, with power levels commonly at 7kW, and is faster to charge than using a domestic plug meaning your car would fully charge in 7.5 hours.
Slow Charging
Slow charging runs at 3kW and is the slowest method of charging your car. It can take up to 20 hours to charge to 100% of your cars range, making this more suited to overnight charging