Charging help.

This depends on the power of the charger and your car. At a standard public station (11-22 kW AC) it often takes 4 to 8 hours. With a fast charger (50-350 kW DC) your battery can often be charged to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes.

For most public stations (Type 2) you must use your own cable. However, fast chargers (CCS or CHAdeMO) always have a fixed cable attached to the station that you plug directly into your car.

In Europe, almost all new cars use the Type 2 plug for regular charging and CCS for fast charging. Older Japanese cars sometimes use CHAdeMO. Our guide shows per location which plugs are available.

AC (alternating current) is used for slow or normal chargers (at home or in the street). DC (direct current) is used for fast chargers. Your car must convert AC power to DC for the battery, while a fast charger delivers DC directly, which is much faster.

Batteries work optimally at temperatures around 20-25 degrees. In freezing cold, the chemical reaction in the battery is slower, causing the car's charging management to limit the speed to protect the cells.

Some cars preheat the battery when you set a fast charger as the destination in the navigation. By the time you arrive the battery is at the right temperature and charges at full speed.

Prices vary per operator and charging card. On average, you pay between €0.40 and €0.70 per kWh. Some locations also charge a starting rate or a parking fee after charging is completed.

No, most chargers let you pay on the spot with a QR code and credit card. A charging card or app is usually cheaper and easier, though.

Some operators charge an extra cost per minute after your car is fully charged. This is to prevent charging stations from remaining occupied while no longer charging, so other drivers can also use them.

A fast charger delivers 50 kW or more. That power is shown for every charger, on the map and in the lists. You'll also find them all together on the Fast chargers page.

We show every public charging point based on official data, but not whether it's free or occupied right now. For that, check the app of your charging card provider.

In most municipalities it is forbidden to park at a charging spot with a non-electric car or an electric car that is not connected to the station. You then risk a fine.