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Not so fast! There are actually a few things to consider first. Here’s where you can learn everything you need to know about the various systems, cables and plugs available for charging your electric car.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Ever gone on an overseas trip, only to discover too late that you’ve forgotten to pack the right adaptor to charge up your phone? Well, it’s the same potential issue when you take your<a href="https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/benefits" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx"> electric vehicle (or EV) </span></a>out on the road.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Whether you’re planning on charging your electric vehicle at home, at work or at a public station, there’s one basic point to remember. The cable and plug connecting the charging station to your vehicle have to be compatible.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">The first thing to be aware of is the type of power you can harness to <a href="https://www.ovoenergy.com/guides/energy-guides/cost-of-charging-an-electric-car-at-home-work-and-on-the-go" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx">charge your EV</span></a>:</p> <h2 class="sc-gswNZR cHlwQO"><strong>AC vs DC charging</strong></h2> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">There are four types of cable and plug for electric vehicles. Two have alternating currents (AC), for charging of up to 43 kW, and two have direct currents (DC) which allow faster charging (up to 350 kW).</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">The type of connector you need varies by vehicle, and also depending on the power rating of the chargepoint. Plus, the power rating also affects the speed at which you can charge up. </p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">AC power comes directly from the grid. But to charge an EV, it needs to be converted to DC. A converter, (which is usually built into an electric car) usually does this job. But if you have a DC charger, the converter is built into the DC charger itself.</p> <h3 class="sc-dkrFOg cbYGGx"><strong>What’s the difference between AC and DC?</strong></h3> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">DC charging is much faster than AC charging. That’s because it can bypass the car’s converter and supply DC current straight to the car. This type of charging is ideal when you need to recharge an EV faster on a long journey – for example, at a service station.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Having said that, DC charging takes a lot more power from the grid – and it’s only available if your car is compatible with DC charging.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">On the other hand, AC charging draws less power from the grid, so it takes longer to reach a full charge – but it’s generally cheaper.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Which leads us to the next point: consider your ideal charging speed.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg"><a href="https://www.ovoenergy.com/get-energy-quote" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx"><picture><source srcSet="https://www.ovobyus.com/transform/78c411e0-3bc5-4369-b49a-6d8b51574ed7/?&io=transform:fill,width:900&quality=90, https://www.ovobyus.com/transform/78c411e0-3bc5-4369-b49a-6d8b51574ed7/?&io=transform:fill,width:1350&quality=90 1.5x" type="image/webp"/><img src="https://www.ovobyus.com/transform/78c411e0-3bc5-4369-b49a-6d8b51574ed7/?&io=transform:fill,width:900&format=png" alt="switch to ovo energy" class="" loading="lazy" width="900"/></picture></span></a></p> <h2 class="sc-gswNZR cHlwQO"><strong>Charging speeds</strong></h2> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">There are three basic speeds of charge to choose from – slow, fast, and rapid. The power rating of the charging cable will give you a good indication of how fast you can charge your vehicle. So for instance, a 3kW charger will give you a ‘slow’ charging speed of around 6-12 hours, a 7kW – 22kW charger will give a ‘fast’ charge of around 3 to 4 hours, and a 50kW – 120kW cable will give you a ‘rapid’ full charge in roughly an hour.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Essentially, each charger type (slow, fast or rapid) has its own set of connectors (more on them below) for low or high power, and for AC or DC charging. You’ll get low charging rates from a three-pin socket at home or public charging station – but remember, your EV’s internal converter turns that AC power into DC.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Rates rise to a 7kW rate for more advanced 'wallbox' charging units. Some <a href="https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/smart-charger" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx">smart chargers</span></a> and public charging units also have a charging rate of 22kW. And rapid AC stations work at 43kW – while rapid DC stations supply power at 50kW or more. </p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Now we’ll dive into the various types of cables or connectors you can choose from:</p> <h2 class="sc-gswNZR cHlwQO"><strong>Electric car cables</strong></h2> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Electric vehicles connect to a chargepoint via a cable. There are two types to choose from: </p> <h3 class="sc-dkrFOg cbYGGx"><strong>Untethered cables</strong></h3> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">The first is called an ‘untethered’ cable – and this is the one supplied by most EV manufacturers when you buy one. This type unplugs from a socket or charge point and can be carried with you, so you can plug it into other charge points.</p> <h3 class="sc-dkrFOg cbYGGx"><strong>Tethered cables</strong></h3> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">There’s also another type, called a ‘tethered’ cable. These are permanently fixed to a charging unit, and can’t be removed. </p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Many EV owners prefer a tethered unit, because they’re much more convenient – since you won’t have to manually plug in your charging cable into your unit each time. It also means no lifting a heavy cable in and out of your boot every time you want to charge it. </p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Having said that, tethered cables could become obsolete should the EV market introduce a different type of adapter in the future. Untethered chargers are more flexible, and they’re also ‘future-proof’, because you can connect them to pretty much any compatible electric car or charging point.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Be aware that if you charge your car at a public charging station with a fixed cord, you'll have to make sure the cable fits into your car's socket. Check charging station maps like <a href="https://www.plugshare.com/" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx">Plugshare's</span></a>, to find out.</p> <h2 class="sc-gswNZR cHlwQO"><strong>Electric car plugs</strong></h2> <picture><source srcSet="https://www.ovobyus.com/transform/880ccf61-e996-44b3-8aa0-1ca5da2fda99/?&io=transform:fill,width:900&quality=90, https://www.ovobyus.com/transform/880ccf61-e996-44b3-8aa0-1ca5da2fda99/?&io=transform:fill,width:1350&quality=90 1.5x" type="image/webp"/><img src="https://www.ovobyus.com/transform/880ccf61-e996-44b3-8aa0-1ca5da2fda99/?&io=transform:fill,width:900&format=png" alt="Ev connectors and plugs" class="" loading="lazy" width="900"/></picture> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Whichever type of cable type you choose, you also need to think about the connector or plug at each end. Think of it like a phone or laptop adaptor. One end fits into the socket on the car itself, and the other end connects with the charger socket. </p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">There are 4 types of plug – 2 for AC (type 1 and 2) and 2 for DC (CHAdeMo and CCS).</p> <h3 class="sc-dkrFOg cbYGGx"><strong>Type 1 plugs</strong></h3> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">These are the American/Japanese standard, and are the plug used by Asian manufacturers, such as Nissan and Mitsubishi. They allow you to charge your car at a speed of up to 7.4 kW, depending on the charging power of your car and grid capability. They’re pretty rare in Europe, and you won’t find Type 1 chargers at many public charging stations in the UK.</p> <h3 class="sc-dkrFOg cbYGGx"><strong>Type 2 plugs</strong></h3> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">These are the European standard, and are used by European manufacturers like Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Nearly all EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) can charge at Type 2 outlets, so long as they have the correct cable. Type 2 is also the UK’s most common public charge point standard. And most plug-in car owners will have a cable with a Type 2 plug.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Type 2 plugs can charge your car faster. <a href="https://www.ovoenergy.com/guides/energy-guides/ev-home-charging-and-installation" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx">At home</span></a>, the highest charging power rate is 22 kW, while public charging stations can charge up to 43 kW – again depending on the charging power of your car, and grid capability.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">All pure-electric cars come with a Type 2 socket and cable as standard. And all plug-in hybrids have a Type 2 socket – though some manufacturers will charge extra for a cable.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">To buy a Type 2 cable will usually cost £200 to £350 – and while most are around 5m long, you can also get 8m versions if you need more reach.</p> <h3 class="sc-dkrFOg cbYGGx"><strong>Type 3 plugs: CCS</strong></h3> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">CCS or Combined Charging System is a type of connector used for rapid-charging, and it’s growing in popularity — particularly in Europe. It’s used by most manufacturers , and it adds two additional DC power lines to a Type 2 plug, to boost the voltage. CCS connectors can supply anywhere between 25kWh and 350kWh of power – though how fast you can charge on CCS depends on the capability of your vehicle.</p> <h3 class="sc-dkrFOg cbYGGx"><strong>Type 4 plugs: CHAdeMO</strong></h3> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">An abbreviation of the words Charge de Move, CHAdeMO is a rapid-charging DC connector offering up to 50kW, for rapid charging. These chargers will typically charge an EV to 80% in 20-40 minutes. They’re compatible with various brands, including Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota and even Tesla (whose Supercharger network works at an even faster 120kW). </p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">CHAdeMO chargers also have the added advantage of being bi-directional. This means that they use <a href="https://www.ovoenergy.com/guides/electric-cars/vehicle-to-grid-technology" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx">‘Vehicle to grid’ technology</span></a> – also referred to as 'V2G' – which allows energy stored in electric vehicles to be fed back into the national electricity network (or 'grid'), to help supply energy at times of peak demand.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Being able to use your EV as a mini power station is just one advantage of switching to electric. Find out about some of the <a href="https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/benefits" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx">other benefits of electric cars</span></a> in our related blog.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">To find the closest CHAdeMO charger to you, use <a href="http://www.zap-map.com/" rel="noopener" class="sc-oZIhv hJjuTi"><span class="sc-hiDMwi bncXTx">Zap Map</span></a>’s charging type filter and select CHAdeMO.</p> <h2 class="sc-gswNZR cHlwQO"><strong>Are all EVs compatible with all chargers?</strong> </h2> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">Most EVs and EV chargers in the UK are compatible. Most rapid chargers have two cables for the two most popular rapid charge connectors (CHAdeMO and CCS,) so you simply select and use the one that fits your EV.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">For non-rapid charging you may have to supply your own cable. </p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">EVs in the UK will either have the above Type 1 inlet socket or (more usually) a Type 2 inlet socket.</p> <h2 class="sc-gswNZR cHlwQO"><strong>How do I know which chargers my EV can use?</strong></h2> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">You should be able to find the type of charging port on your EV from your dealer, lease company, or handbook.</p> <p class="sc-jTjUTQ jZFzHg">To find suitable public charge points, use an app like Zap Map, which highlights the charge points on a map. 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