Your charging options explained
Regardless of the electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) you choose, you’ll find that you’re presented with a range of charging options…
By the end of February 2024, more than 32,500 public charging locations (incorporating 87,400-plus individual connectors) were freely available – and this figure is growing all the time. This means that wherever you are in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, you’ll have easy access to a nearby chargepoint.
Simply plug your EV/PHEV into a standard three-pin power source (using the cable included with your car) and you're good to go. To enjoy faster home charging speeds, why not have a dedicated wallbox installed?
Many businesses provide fast (and even rapid) charging solutions for their employees, enabling a vehicle to be fully charged before the end of a shift.
Chargepoints explained
You can charge an electric vehicle either by plugging it into a socket or by plugging into a charging unit. There are plenty of charging stations around the UK to stay fully charged while you're out and about.
How fast can chargers be?
How long will it take to fully charge my vehicle?
Charging speeds explained
Charging times are governed by two factors: battery size (kWh) and charging power (kW), which means every car is different, particularly when you consider the charging method.
As an example, let’s look at the Kia EV9, which is powered by a 99.8kWh battery. Thanks to its 800-volt ultra-high-speed charging capacity, it can receive a 10% to 80% charge in just 24 minutes.
Please note that this is the fastest charging speed possible for the EV9, and not all public chargers support 800-volt ultra-high-speed charging.
Battery size (kWh) ÷ charge power (kW) = charge time
99.8kWh battery 350kW charger 24 minutes to charge
If you have any questions about EVs or PHEVs, their batteries, and the various charging options available, please contact your local JCB Group dealership as soon as you’re ready.
