How long does it take to charge an electric car?
GOVERNMENTS aim to have to all cars on roads be electric by 2030, in aim to reduce carbon emissions.
The automotive industry is pushing the electric car movement as much as possible with Volkswagen showcasing electric cars around London during the Euros 2020 and with the FIA's eighth-season running motorsport competition, Formula E.
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
How long it takes to charge an electric car depends on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point.
It could take anything from 30 minutes to 12 hours depending on these factors.
A typical car with a 60kWh battery takes roughly 8 hours to charge fully with a 7kW charging point.
By time it should become quicker to charge your EV battery.
This is because when the process of charging such batteries keep being repeated, the range and time needed between journeys to charge your batteries decrease.
Most manufacturers offer a warranty on the battery of five to eight years although they are expected to last from 10 to 20 years.
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The car also has a system which recovers electricity when braking.
The energy lost when braking is converted into electricity which is powered again in the battery and gives the car that bit of extra power.
How long does the charge last?
Most electric cars can travel roughly 150 miles on a single full charge.
However some, like Teslas can go about 350 miles on one charge.
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Can I charge my electric car from home?
Home charging can be done using an existing plug socket or a wall-box home charging unit.
A typical wall-box home-charging unit can supply power between 3 and 22kW - and with a charge of 7KW, it can cut charge times in half.
You’ll need to pay to install one, but a government grant will fund up to 75 per cent of the cost of purchase, up to a maximum value of £350.
According to EDF Energy, electricity costs 14p per kWh on average.
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So, you’d pay £6 for a 13-hour charge on a 40kWh Nissan Leaf using a 3kW charger.
However, as electricity costs less off-peak (e.g. at night), the charge is more likely to be £4.