Charger power outputs
The amount of power the charge point will deliver per hour depends on it's location, and the type of charger. The best thing is to either search by your postcode or the charge point ID (if you know it) and you'll then find all the details you need on the charge point page including power, price and any parking restrictions.
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Charging duration
How long it takes to charge the vehicle depends on the make and model of your vehicle, how empty your battery is and the speed of the charge point.
You can use this equation to work out your car’s average charge time from empty to full battery:
Battery size ÷ Charger speed = Charging time. Remember to check your usable battery capacity as part of this calculation. You can find out more information on this in our guide Total battery capacity vs. usable battery capacity.
Battery size ÷ Charger speed = Charging time. Remember to check your usable battery capacity as part of this calculation. You can find out more information on this in our guide Total battery capacity vs. usable battery capacity.
For example:
Carrying out a full charge (0%-100%) on a Volkswagen ID.3 with a 59kWh battery, using a 7.4kW charger (59 ÷ 7.4) = just under 8 hours to charge.
It's recommended that most recharges are carried out between 20% and 80% of the usable capacity, as this will further protect the battery over time. In that case, using the same car for the example, we would be looking to charge 35.4kWh, on a 7.4kW charger = roughly 4hours 45minutes to complete the charge.
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