Public charging
Charging cards, paying at the charger and what to do when a charger is busy or broken.
Charging in the rain: is it safe?
Can you charge an electric car in the rain? Yes. What to know about wet plugs, puddles, thunderstorms, frost and a wallbox mounted outdoors.
Finding charging points: how to get the most from the map
Search chargers by address or municipality, filter by plug, power and operator, and know what the map does and does not show before you drive there.
Paying at the charger: bank card and QR code
No charging card to hand? Here is how to pay ad hoc with a bank card or QR code, what it costs extra, when it makes sense and how to avoid scams.
Comparing EV charging cards: how to choose the right one
How to compare charging cards: start from your own charging habits, check the subscription, start fee and coverage, and see where the price differences really come from.
Charging at the supermarket: handy or a trap?
What does charging during your shopping trip give you? Worked examples on speed, price and idle fees, and when you are better off using another charger.
EV charging etiquette: the unwritten rules at the charger
When to move on, how to park, what to do with cables, and how to handle busy or broken chargers. Practical habits for public charge points.
The charger is occupied: what now?
Every charge point taken? How to tell whether the car is still charging, when waiting pays off, when to drive on, and what to do about a blocked bay.
Broken charger: what to do and who to report it to
Charger won't start or shows an error? Here is how to tell whether the fault is the charger, your card or your car, who to call and how to find an alternative.
What is an EV charging card and do you really need one?
What a charging card is, how the price per session is built up, and when your bank card or a QR code is enough. With a worked example and a short checklist.