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EV charging options

When considering charging options for your electric vehicle, there are different types of charging points that provide flexibility and can cater to various parking scenarios.

Find out more about:

  1. The three types of charge points
  2. Home charging
  3. Public charging

The three types of charge points

  1. Low-Speed and Standard Charging Points

Low-speed and standard charging points are affordable and well-suited for vehicles parked for extended periods, such as during working hours or overnight. These charging points are commonly found in residential areas of villages, towns, and cities, both on-street and off-street in households with off-street parking availability.

  1. Fast Charging Points

Fast charging points are designed for vehicles parked for a few hours. They are conveniently located at hotels, shopping centers, leisure facilities, tourist destinations, or car parks with a parking duration of more than two hours.

  1. Rapid Charging Points

Rapid charging points offer the quickest way to recharge a vehicle, typically reaching 80% capacity in around 30 minutes. However, they are relatively more expensive to use and cannot be installed at home. Rapid charging points are typically found at locations suitable for quick shopping trips, service stations, or car parks with a parking duration of less than two hours.

Home charging

Home charging is the most convenient and accessible way to charge your EV. By installing a dedicated charging point at your home, you can enjoy the convenience of charging overnight or whenever your vehicle is parked at home.

  • Installing a home charge point can enable faster charging speeds for overnight charging. 
  • Depending on tariff, mileage, and charging patterns, smart charging could save the average driver up to £200 a year by delaying a charging session at peak periods until overnight when energy prices are at their lowest.

Find out more about installing a charge point and charging at home.

Public charging

Public charging stations are available throughout Gloucestershire, offering EV owners the flexibility to charge on the go.

You can search for public charge points on a range of websites including:

Find out more about GCC's plans to install more public EV charge points in Gloucestershire.

Whether you're charging at home or on the go, powering your EV has never been easier or more accessible.

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