OK so ALDI EV charging is free at a small number of locations via single-phase 7kW charge points but the pool of stores offering free charging is reducing rapidly.
Electric vehicles have a temperamental range - this article explores the biggest energy sappers.
A socketed EV charger, also known as an untethered charger, is an EV charging system where the power cable is not permanently attached.
Despite the fact that you can plug your charging cable into your EV in any weather and safely leave it to do its thing, you might not want water accumulating in your charge port or dripping down your vehicle into the port and creating muck in hard to clean places.
Smart chargers are becoming increasingly affordable, making it easier to get desirable features like solar integration and Bluetooth + Wi-Fi connectivity.
AC and DC chargers have one fundamental difference: how power is converted from AC to DC for the battery.
It's easy to confuse a kW and a kWh, so much so we have seen it in charger company brochures!
A 12v battery is the most efficient way to power low voltage electrical systems like the ECU, alarm and 4G modem.
Your electric car has at least two connector types built into one port. Most UK drivers never need to think about this because it just works. But if you are buying a cable, choosing a charger, or trying to understand what plugs into what, the differences matter.
Either your EV came with a charging cable that's too short or didn't come with one at all. Or your old cable has reached the end of its life. Either way you can replace it with one of the high-quality options in this article.
Charging your electric car with an extension cord could cause a fire. Only do it in emergencies.
We’ve listed all the best EV chargers you can buy in this guide, including Type 2 chargers, 3-pin chargers, and commando socket chargers ideal for campsites.
