Using public chargers to charge an electric car

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Using a public charger for the first time can be intimidating, especially when we have all been used to using a petrol pump for years.
What do public chargers look like, how do you pay and how fast are they?
These are all questions we answer in the video, as well as looking at the differences between on-the-road charging and destination charging.
We do our best to cover as much as we can, but if you have any further questions then leave a comment below and we'll do our best to answer them.
For more information and advice on electric cars and electric car chargers, as well as charger installation, visit:
Website - www.smarthomecharge.co.uk
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We compare, sell and install electric car chargers. As a Government OLEV-approved installer, we operate nationwide with a team of in-house engineers, technicians and advisers. And let's not forget our very own editorial team who bring you the latest news and reviews in the world of electric cars.
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Комментарии : 44

@alanjackson6113 3 года назад

Great, clarity and brevity as well as lots of great information. Well done.

@SmartHomeCharge 3 года назад

Thanks very much, Alan!

@skoda 2 года назад

Hello Smart Home Charge, thanks for sharing this learning video and for introducing the public charging to people. 👏⚡

@the4goodwins 2 года назад

Having an ev since 2016 I've never used any charger other than mine at home, new ev due with bigger range, and I think we will use the on the road ones much more, video was great nice and clear and none patronising. Subscribed for more

@johnlewis5663 2 года назад

Good post, clear and concise, answered most questions

@robd2467 3 года назад

Thanks. Hopefully picking up my first BEV next week. As a newbie, this was easily the best produced and filmed video on public charging. Excellent; thanks. When I collect the car I will recommend to the dealer that they suggest this video for their new electric customers.

@dmorgsev 3 года назад

Thanks Rob, very kind of you to say. I have to admit this was a very early video not long after we started the channel to go along with our website and installation business, so our newer video production is much better. But I am very glad you found the info helpful, so thanks for the feedback and recommendation. Plenty more on our channel and chargers, charger guides and more our website www.smarthomecharge.co.uk Thanks, Danny - editor at Smart Home Charge

@SmartHomeCharge 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@dadjv1926 4 года назад

Very helpful for newbie. Thanks.

@SmartHomeCharge 4 года назад

Thanks David, glad it was useful. There's more video content on the way which may help too.

@gileshalliwell3591 2 года назад

Really helpful…

@welshboyonabike 2 года назад

Great video, getting an EV soon so was very helpful

@SmartHomeCharge 2 года назад

Thanks John, although this one is quite old now so well worth seeing if there's any newer videos on RU-vid. Or you can check out our written guide on public charging, which has been updated: www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/guides/how-to-use-a-public-charger-for-an-electric-car/

@kingken0460 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips. I live a apartment so I’ll need a public charger for every charge but it’s normal where.

@Brian-om2hh 2 года назад

Tesco, Sainsburys, Ikea and LDL also offer free charging.....

@allelectric1330 2 года назад

I'm done with electric cars, I went back to gasoline because of all hassle associated with electric cars and trucks ! No more for me , I've learned my lesson and my " ELECTRIC CAR ANXIETY SYNDROME IS GONE " ... Happy days are here again !!

@TheRealKaiProton 2 года назад

this is something Ive wondered about, as the gov force petrol to electric, I would be reliant on public chargers, I have no drive or garage, and have to park either on the road infront of my house (the other side of the road) or in a public car park for residents that is a little way from my house, so i would be unable to have a home charging point. I would of adopted an EV already if this wasnt the case. does anyone else have this sort of situation and manage with an EV?

@Joe-ud2hb 2 года назад

Hi great video - if 2 vehicles use a 22kw public charger together do they each have 22kw available or 11kw

@SmartHomeCharge 2 года назад

Hi - thanks for watching. Regarding your question, it depends. If multiple vehicles are charging at a hub then they are almost certainly sharing the power available at the site as a whole, but it's not always even. There are lots of factors to consider as to why you may not get the full charging rate possible at any given charging site. Osprey Charging recently unveiled a new type of charger that better distributes the power available at public chargers - this video explains how they work but will also explain how "other" public chargers typically work and I think will answer your question: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mZuBaZEcrho.html Danny - editor at Smart Home Charge

@Sophsta04 3 года назад

Some useful info but key issues missed out. First off, no not all electric car owners can charge at home. How do you charge your car if you live in a rented property or in a flat on the 5th floor. And if you live in the city this is MORE likely. Paying £15 a day for CC London an electric car is the must have option but as a potential new owner I need to understand how it works with parking at a charger station? is it time limited? Do you have to pay to park on the road by a charge point? If its not time limited is it likely the (As in my area) 2 available road side charge points will be occupied overnight. Does the system have something to try and prevent this? Does the app send a message to your phone telling you when your car is all charged up? Is there a penalty for leaving your car at a charge point after its charged up? Also shocked by the "supply your own cable" charge points. Do the cables have some sort of locking system? at £200 each I can see them getting nicked a lot.

@dmorgsev 3 года назад

Thanks Mark for the feedback. This was made over a year ago and, as you point out in your comment, there is a lot to cover. Not to mention how much has changed in the year since I made this. My aim was to make a short and simple video explaining the basics, but so much has changed since then that an update is due but I am working on quite a few other projects currently. You seem to have a good grip on the public charging situation. Why don't you make your own video? Thanks for watching, Danny - editor at Smart Home Charge

@highvoltage3479 2 года назад

I'm a busy person, I've have better things to do, .. than to sit at a charging station picking my nose while waiting and waiting for vehicle to charge ... that's a good name for these stations ..... NOSE PICKING STATIONS

@easyak 3 года назад

How long u recon you can charge at a tesco free charging point?

@Brian-om2hh 2 года назад

As long as it takes to charge your car presumably. Or are you asking how long will Tesco's chargers be free?

@kimpalmer5994 3 года назад

Not all points have a cable !

@doubleplazroblox3944 2 года назад

What if you don’t have the chance to have a home charger like flat owner or renters who’s landlords won’t allow installation of a charger…

@jamesgilbart2672 2 года назад

Yes, contactless payment is much more convenient on ev charging points -all of them should work this way!! Having to download multiple different apps to use different operators' charge points is a real pain and sometimes these apps don't work when you need them.

@SmartHomeCharge 2 года назад

Hi James, a very good point. This review on Smart Home Charge might be of interest to you. You can use these cards for multiple charging networks. www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/reviews/

@SmartHomeCharge 2 года назад

We also have a new feature here, where you can compare prices and sign up to Octopus's Electric Juice Network and get £5 free charging for signing up.

@Brian-om2hh 2 года назад

The Gridserve network will be 100% contactless payment when it's complete, and will make longer trips on the UK's main road routes much less of an issue. Connected Kerb are now installing a further 30,000 public charging connections in the UK, with the aim of reaching 190,000 charge connections by 2030. Again, all will have contactless payment....

@jamesgilbart2672 2 года назад

@@Brian-om2hh That's good to hear!

@CaliRepublic77 2 года назад

A lot of live in shitty apartments that can’t even snake an extension cable.

@timothykramer2551 2 года назад

Do you think I'm going to put a app on my phone so people can hack into my phone

@Brian-om2hh 2 года назад

Anyone who has the tech to do it, can hack into your phone now.....even your phone at home. The police have been able to pinpoint a mobile signal for 20+ years. If you don't like the thought of being hacked or tracked, I suggest you throw your phone in the nearest skip, along with your computer.

@timothykramer2551 2 года назад

And you have to sit there for a half an hour to an hour

@Brian-om2hh 2 года назад

no you don't. You can go and do something else while the car charges. If you have an appropriate app on your phone, it will let you know when the charge completes..... The best time to charge an EV is at night, when the cost is at it's lowest. Plus you won't actually need your car when you're asleep.

@terryjones6504 Год назад

Down loading apps and registering cards is a complete pain in the arse. EVERY charger need to be plug, pay and charge, contactless. EVs are a pain to start with, messing about with tippy tappies just makes things worse.

@Harbourmaster68 Год назад

I really hate the presumption that most EV owners have access to home charging - it's just not true. If we're going to have an electric future, we've got to face that fact.

@dmorgsev Год назад

That's fair. We shouldn't presume that. This video was also made years ago so out of date now really. But, it is also fair to say many many people can charge at home and most people I know buying EVs are doing so because they can charge at home I.e. its an easier switch for them.