Car Charging Point
As electric cars become more common in the UK we are receiving an increasing number of questions about installing electric vehicle charging points in peoples homes. In our effort to provide useful information to home owners and business owners we have answered some of the questions we regularly receive about electric car charging points.
How Much Does It Cost To Install A Car Charging Point
Normally it costs around £1,000 to install a car charging point in your home. But if you are looking to install an electric car charging point take a look at the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme. Through this scheme you can receive up to £500 towards the cost of installing an electric vehicle charging point.
How Much Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Car
The cost to charge an electric car overnight (the cheapest time to do it) is roughly 10p per KWH. The amount of charge your car will need is dependant on how much of your battery power you have used. And the cost for fully charging your car should be in the region of £3.60 this is according to Pod-point.com.
How Long Does It Take To Charge An Electric Car
At 3.7 kw 1 hour of charge will provide approximately 15 miles of range.
At 7 kw 1 hour of charge will provide approximately 30miles of range.
At 22 kw 1 hour of charge will provide approximately 80 miles of range.
Charging speeds for electric cars are measured in kilowatts. Home charging points charge you car at 3.7kw or 7kw per hour. Most domestic properties have “single phase” power which means the maximum rate of charging is 7kw, commercial properties with three phase power supply can install faster (22kw) charging points.
