Electric Vehicle Charging

How to charge your hybrid or electric vehicle:

• Battery Electric Vehicles - Need charge by plugging into an electricity source, e.g. a home plug, wall charger or public charging point.
• Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - Are fuelled by hydrogen so don’t require ‘charging’.
• Full Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Classed as ‘self-charging’ these will charge themselves via their combustion engines and regenerative braking.
• Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Are charged in the same way as an FHEV, the main difference is that the battery is smaller and can’t run independently of the combustion engine.
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Can be recharged by plugging into an electricity source or internally via its combustion engine.

What is AC and DC Charging?

As electric vehicles become more popular, understanding the different types of charging options becomes increasingly important. AC and DC charging are two of the most common types of charging for electric vehicles.

AC charging, or alternating current charging, is the most widely available charging option and can be found in most homes and some public charging stations.

DC charging, or direct current charging, is the faster option and can typically charge a vehicle up to 80% in under an hour. However, it requires specialized equipment and is typically only found at fast-charging stations.

It's important to understand the pros and cons of each type of charging and know where to find each type of charging station to ensure you can charge your electric vehicle when needed.

Find out more about AC and DC Charging