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EV Charging Station

An EV charging station is a piece of equipment that connects your EV to a power supply. Charging stations are fundamental for EVs, as they are what provide the “fuel” for the vehicle; just like gas stations do for conventional vehicles. How to use an EV Charging Station? In general, the majority (80%) of charging will take place at home, so it’s likely you will use a home charging point. For an at-home  charging station , you simply need to plug in your car. A  public charging station  would require more checks before using. You would need to: Determine the charging level  – You should aim to use either a level 2 or 3 charging station. Level 2 charging stations are, in general, readily available. Level 3 may be used, but are more expensive; better for when you need a quick top-up. Check the plug type  – This should not be an issue, as these are typically consistent across EVs; unless you have a Tesla and you would need to use Tesla’s superchargers. Check ...