Getting started
New to EVs or still deciding? Learn the basics: plugs, charging speed and your first time at a public charger.
Buying an EV charging cable: length, power and plug
Which Type 2 charging cable do you need for public AC chargers? Phases, amps, kW and length explained with worked examples, plus what to avoid.
Your first electric car: a charging checklist
What to sort out before your first EV arrives: where to charge, a charging card, cable, energy contract and a worked example of monthly charging costs.
Public charging in Belgium: how it works and what it costs
Everything about public charge points in Belgium: the difference between AC and DC, how the price is built up, which charging card you need and how to request a charger in your street.
kW and kWh explained: how to read charging speed
The difference between kW and kWh, with worked examples. Learn how to work out how long a charge takes and how many kilometres it adds.
Your first time charging at a public charger: step by step
Standing at a public charger for the first time? Here is how to pick the right charger, start and stop a session, and avoid the usual beginner mistakes.