Slow chargers are the second most popular chargers in the UK, but are only recommended for emergency use (i.e. if no other means of charging is available). Both rapid and ultra-rapid chargers usually use tethered cables that are permanently connected to the charging unit, so you can’t remove them. The first thing to consider is if you’ll be charging with a single phase or three phase power source. Most homes only have a single phase power supply, but many office buildings have a three-phase supply.

One of the fastest ways to charge an electric car, direct current (DC) rapid chargers are rated at 50kW. They will typically refill an EV battery to 80% in around 40 minutes and are found most commonly at roadside and motorway service stations. Shown in red, the CEE connector is capable ofup to 6kW. This is a charging plug that is more commonly used when camping to hook up a caravan to mains electricity. CEE plugs can also be connected to a charging cable via an adaptor to charge at 22kW. This seems complicated at first, but is actually quite straightforward. The process is also becoming easier all the time, as the public charging network expands and EV plug types become more standardised.An ever-growing number of our patrol vans have built-in emergency mobile charging systems capable of giving an out-of-charge electric car enough power to be driven a short distance home, or to a charge point. Our All-Wheels-Up recovery system also allows our patrols to safely rescue electric cars with no need for a flatbed. Tesla has its own network of rapid chargers called Superchargers. The Supercharger network has 2,500 stations worldwide, hosting more than 25,000 charge points. In the UK, these are mostly found at motorway service areas, but ‘Destination’ chargers can be found at places such as hotels. A slow charger is rated at speeds of up to 6kW AC. Slow chargers include the three-pin 3kW charge points found in lamp posts in residential streets. They allow you to charge your car from any public or home EV charging point and come in 5 or 10 meters to suit all your needs.

They allow you to charge your car from any public or home EV charging point and come in 5 or 10 meters to suit all your needs. This is the 3 Phase version.Disclaimer: The look might slightly differ to the pictured cable. All function and specifications are the same. Rapid charging speeds vary from model to model, but the fastest-charging EVs can reach 230-270kW, while the fastest charging points in the UK can supply up to 360kW. You needn’t worry about lugging around a separate charging cable just for using a rapid or ultra-rapid charger, as they all have a CCS cable built-in. A fast charger charges at speeds of between 7kW to 22kW AC and is the most common type of home charge point. Fast chargers are found on the public charging network, too. Zap Map reports they are the most easily found charger type in the UK. Some fast chargers may also have tethered cables, but some will require you to plug in a cable to both the charge point and the car. These cables are untethered.

Ultra-rapid DC chargers can charge an EV battery even faster. Typically rated at 100kW upwards, 350kW chargers are starting to appear in the UK. Ultra-rapid chargers can refill an EV battery to 80% in around 20 minutes. Our cables are made from high quality durable materials guaranteeing 10,000 charge cycles. With a 2 year warranty across all our products and great customer service shop with us today and get EV ready!

It’s also possible to buy EV charging cables with brightly coloured leads, which could be useful if you’re using it across a walkway or in a dimly lit location. Which EV charging cable do I need? The same connector as above, but this time capable of up to 22kW AC. The vast majority of modern EVs have a Type 2 connector. Rapid chargers typically have two cables providing the most popular rapid charge connectors (CCS and CHAdeMO). You simply select and use the plug that fits your EV. It’s important to note that while Type 2 charger leads can be used with both 7.4kW and 22kW chargers, Type 1 cables can only be used with the slower 7.4kW units. What EV charging cable is best? Up to 150kW DC. The Tesla Model S and Model X use this connector, which is the same style as the Type 2 AC plug.