A Guide to EV Charging Stations
The number of electric vehicles (EV) in the UK is rising every day. There are approximately 178,000 plug-in cars and 6,100 plug-in vans on the road as of September 2018. EV charging stations at home, work or public areas have become a vital part of car ownership. Motorists must consider power, connector type and the model of electric vehicle. Here at Orbis Engineering, we’ve put together a small guide to EV charging stations.
EV Charging Stations Explained
Electric Vehicle charging stations can be of three types: Rapid, Fast and Slow. The three core charging types represent the power output and charging speed of the electric vehicle.
Rapid: Rapid EV charging stations are the fastest way to charge your EV. Most typically found in services stations or other locations close to the main road. The chargers supply high power to recharge your vehicle to approx. 80% in 20-40 minutes. Rapid charging is only suitable for vehicles with rapid charging capabilities.
Fast: Fast EV charging stations are rated at either 7kW or 22kW. The charging time varies between the unit speed and electric vehicle. A 7kW charger will take between 3-5 hours and a 22kW charger will take 1-2 hours. Fats chargers tend to be found at supermarkets, car parks, shopping centres and other public locations where cars will be parked for an hour or more.
Slow: Slow EV charging stations are rated at 3kW with a full charge taking around 6-12hours to charge fully. Slow chargers are the most common method of charging EV. Due to the longer charging time, slow chargers are most commonly found but not restricted to home and workplaces. Slow chargers at home most often find themselves qualifying for the EV Homecharge Scheme, this gives buyers money off on an installed charging unit.
We install all types of EV Charging Stations
At Orbis Engineering, we install all types of charging stations for every vehicle. If you would like more information about our EV charging stations, please get in touch with our team today.
Get Your Reliable & Effective Electric Car Charger in Stoke on Trent
Cant find the right place for you to get the best electric car charger in Stoke on Trent? Just a short distance away in Stafford you will find us – Orbis Engineering, experts at engineering and mechanical projects for the public, commercial, and domestic sectors.
With a wealth of knowledge in the electric car charger industry and home to a talented team, we can carry out any project to the highest health and safety standards, using the latest modern technologies.
Choose Orbis For Your Electric Car Charger in Stoke on Trent
By choosing us for your electric car charger in Stoke on Trent, there are a range of benefits you can experience due to our specialised services… All our workers are NICEIC approved and offer one of the leading choices on the market such as EV chargers.
These incredible systems have been uniquely designed to not only to help you save money, they are extremely efficient to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, and it will cost you less to run your vehicle compared to a fuelled car – our chargers are helping to create the next generation of healthy transport!
If this is your first time considering an electric car charger in Stoke on Trent, you may be wondering if the application is easy just like the traditional methods. In fact, using an electric car charger is much simpler, and all you need to do is let our team fit in on the outside of your property, plug your vehicle in overnight, and you’re ready to go the following morning.
Contact Us About Your New Electric Car Charger in Stoke on Trent
If you would like professional advice on whether a new electric car charger in Stoke on Trent is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can help you pick the right option.
We can also complete a range of other services such as inspections and testing, maintenance and repair, and even general mechanical work.
