Charging your EV/Hybrid

With home charging points being simple to install, and ZapMaps announcing there are more charging stations than filling stations in the UK, charging your electric vehicle from home or on the go has never been easier.

With Hybrid (HEV) vehicles, there’s no need to plug in your vehicle for charging, as the electric battery engine is charged through regenerative braking or by the engine.

Home Charging

For optimum charging, a professionally installed Wallbox is the best option. This provides a faster charge without interruption - What's more, if you’re eligible, the OLEV EVHS grant allows you to reduce the cost of your home charger by £500.

An alternative is to home charge by a standard wall socket, which provides a much slower charge rate and is not as efficient as charging through a Wallbox.

Public Charging

Public charging stations can deliver as much as an 80% charge in just 30 minutes. These can be found at motorway service stations, fuel stations and public car parks.

You can find charge points, their type and availability through the Zap-Map website

Zap-Map helps you find your nearest charging station. and information on the different public networks, their charging methods and payment options.

Eligibilty Checklist:

• You have dedicated off-street parking.
• Your plug-in vehicle was purchased after 1st October 2016.
• You have not already claimed the grant for your vehicle.
• By claiming the grant, you are not exceeding the limit of two OLEV funded chargepoints per household.

Find out more about the OLEV EVHS grant.