Technical
AC and DC, charging curves and battery care: the technology behind charging, without the jargon.
Plug and Charge: charging without a card or app
Plug and Charge lets your car identify itself to the charger. How ISO 15118 works, what you need, what you gain and what to do when it does not start.
Charging in summer: what does heat do to your EV?
Warm weather costs little range but can slow down fast charging. With worked examples, tips for a fast-charging stop and when heat hardly matters.
How to keep your EV battery healthy
Which charging habits spare your EV battery the most: charge level, fast charging, temperature and long periods parked, with a worked example.
The charging curve: why fast charging slows down as you fill up
Why your car pulls a lot of power at a fast charger at first and then eases off, with worked examples and tips to lose less time on a trip.
Type 2 and CCS: which plug fits your car?
Type 2 for AC, CCS for fast charging: how to recognise both plugs, when you need your own cable and what to do if the charger and your car don't match.
AC or DC charging: what is the difference?
AC or DC at the charger: how it affects your charging time and your bill, with worked examples and tips for picking the right charger.
Electric driving in winter: range, charging and preheating
Why your range drops in winter, how much margin to plan for, and how preheating, driving style and a warm battery help at the fast charger.