Technical

Explanations of technical terms and concepts

What is meant by "kWh"?
A kilowatt hour (kWh) is a unit of measurement that equals the amount of energy you would use if you kept a 1,000 watt (1kW) appliance running for an hour. ...
Tue, 13 May, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Total battery capacity vs. usable battery capacity
Electric cars will all have a listed battery capacity, such as 40kWh, 52kWh, and larger sizes up to 100kWh. It is important to note that this capacity is no...
Tue, 13 May, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Do I need a special cable to use Char.gy?
Unlike rapid chargers, Char.gy units do not have a cable already attached. To use our service, you will need to use your own cable.  Your car should hav...
Tue, 13 May, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Can I use adapters or extension cables?
Char.gy does not permit the use of any adapters or extension cables. Unfortunately because there are so many products available we can't be sure how...
Tue, 13 May, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Charger power output and charging duration
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 t...
Tue, 13 May, 2025 at 3:39 PM