Your complete guide to everything you need to know about charging your electric car in 2025.
Charging an electric car is quite different to filling one with petrol or diesel. It can be done at home, for a start, and although charge speeds have improved significantly in recent years, topping up a battery still tanks longer than filling a fuel tank. It also tends to cost more too, at least at public charge stations.
If you’re new to EVs, charging might seem intimidating. Different cars charge around different speeds, and the speed of charge stations can vary too, along with the price. Then there are subscriptions to consider, which can make charging cheaper, and how cold weather can affect how quickly an EV charges its battery.
To help you understand more about electric car charging, we have outlined the basics with a extensive Q&A section below. This is aimed at the UK market, but the information given here can be applied to electric cars and chargers in other countries too.
It is important to understand the basics when it comes to EV charging. That way, you’ll be better-informed when buying your first electric car, and not overwhelmed by unfamiliar statistics like charge rate, system voltage and battery efficiency.
Do all electric cars charge at the same speed?
No, there can be a huge difference between the charge speed of two electric cars. Charge speed is usually measured in kilowatts, or kW.
Read more: Independent
