Top Charger (2024)

21/01/2022

How fast can EV charging get?

10-80% in less than 10 minutes is the near-term dream!

https://topcharger.co.uk/how-fast-can-ev-charging-get/

There is no theoretical ceiling to how fast EV charging can get, but a sub-10-minute to 80% time is a realistic goal.

21/01/2022

EV Energy Taskforce details how to boost UK charging investment

The report sets out a series of non-financial and financial recommendations that will help build a thriving public charging network

https://topcharger.co.uk/ev-energy-taskforce-details-how-to-boost-uk-charging-investment/

The report sets out a series of non-financial and financial recommendations that will help build a thriving public charging network

20/01/2022

How fast is a 7kW charger? Is it enough for an EV?

https://topcharger.co.uk/how-fast-is-a-7kw-charger/

For most people, a 7kW charger is enough. 7kW chargers add up to 25-miles of range per hour. 11kW chargers are 57% faster but need a 3-phase power supply.

20/01/2022

UK’s 2021 electric car sales break records

UK electric car sales saw the biggest increase since records began in 2021.

https://topcharger.co.uk/uks-2021-electric-car-sales-break-records/

UK electric car sales saw the biggest increase since records began in 2021.

19/01/2022

Shell is converting fuel stations into EV charging hubs

Shell is converting its underused fuel stations into EV charging hubs to corner a large portion of the EV charging market.

https://topcharger.co.uk/shell-converting-fuel-stations-into-ev-hubs-is-a-smart-decision/

Shell is converting its underused fuel stations into EV charging hubs to corner a large portion of the EV charging market.

19/01/2022

Can I install my own EV charging point?

https://topcharger.co.uk/can-i-install-my-own-ev-charging-point/

No, unless you're an electrician, you can't do it yourself. Under Building Regs, charging points need a seperate circuit and only an electrician can make one.

18/01/2022

Veolia announces UK EV battery recycling facility

Veolia has announced its first EV battery recycling facility, capable of recycling 20% of the UK's end of life EV batteries by 2024.

https://topcharger.co.uk/veolia-announces-uk-ev-battery-recycling-facility/

Veolia has announced its first EV battery recycling facility, capable of recycling 20% of the UK's end of life EV batteries by 2024.

18/01/2022

Quanergy launches EV charging robot with LiDAR at CES (it comes to you!)

Imagine EV charging robots autonomously navigating the city streets and charging parked cars.

https://topcharger.co.uk/ev-charging-robot-launched-by-quanergy/

Imagine EV charging robots autonomously navigating the city streets and charging parked cars.

17/01/2022

Lithium-sulfur battery breakthrough could yield 1,000-mile EV range

https://topcharger.co.uk/lithium-sulfur-battery-breakthrough-could-give-us-1000-mile-range/

ithium-sulfur batteries offer several times the capacity of lithium-ion batteries - up to five times more - but they have a trade-off that makes them unviable.

17/01/2022

Wallbox launches Quasar 2 bi-directional charger

Wallbox has announced the Quasar 2 smart charger, its next-generation home charger with bi-directional charging

https://topcharger.co.uk/wallbox-launches-quasar-2-bi-directional-charger/

Wallbox has announced the Quasar 2 smart charger, its next-generation home charger with bi-directional charging.

16/01/2022

Fast chargers almost as profitable as petrol filling, says BP

https://topcharger.co.uk/fast-chargers-almost-as-profitable-as-petrol-filling-says-bp/

P Pulse is on the cusp of making fast chargers almost as profitable as petrol filling.

10/01/2022

How fast can EV charging get?

https://topcharger.co.uk/how-fast-can-ev-charging-get/

There is no theoretical ceiling to how fast EV charging can get, but a sub-10-minute to 80% time is a realistic goal.

05/01/2022

How much does your electric bill go up with an EV?

- It depends on how often you charge
- If you don’t charge at home, your bill won’t go up!
- Some energy suppliers offer super-low energy rates for EV drivers, so your monthly energy bill will go up less than 5%
- At 5p/kWh on an EV tariff, topping up with 75kWh costs just £3.75
- If you have a standard energy tariff, a 5-10% increase is possible
- Calculate charging costs by multiplying power draw (kWh) by your kWh tariff rate
- A 5% increase translates to an extra £4.00 per month on an £80 bill
- Even with the electricity bill increase, you will save a small fortune on petrol/diesel

https://topcharger.co.uk/how-much-does-your-electric-bill-go-up-with-an-ev/

With an EV tariff, charging at home will increase your electric bill by 5% per month on average. This means an £80 bill will increase to £84 per month.

04/01/2022

Easee One EV Charger Review - Easy to love!

A great home charger that lets you run 3 units off one fuse. 4.4/5 and highly recommended. ⚡⚡⚡⚡

Rock-solid and boasting several useful features like continuous charging across up to 3 robots, RFID and a permanent tether lock for tethered and untethered charging, the Easee One lives up to its name as an easy, enjoyable home charger.

https://topcharger.co.uk/easee-one-charger-review/

Big thank you to Vanadium EV for the collaboration.

The Easee One is a stylish smart EV charger that excels as a simultaneous charging solution, thanks to the ability to have three chargers on one fuse.

04/01/2022

What is a dumb EV charger? Is it all you need? ⚡⚡

A dumb EV charger is nothing more than a jacked-up power outlet with a Type 1 or Type 2 connector. Dumb chargers are usually untethered, acting as a simple power socket when you plug your car in.

As the name implies, ‘dumb’ chargers don’t connect to an app. They are pure plug and play devices. However, as with a 3-pin socket, your EV will still collect and crunch basic data from charging sessions like charge time and kWh added.

Dumb charger advantages
Dumb chargers charge at speeds up to 7.4kW on single-phase, adding up to 30-miles of range per hour, so they are just as fast as smart chargers.

For some people, a dumb EV charger is all that is needed for EV ownership. If all you want to do is plug in and charge, a dumb charger will suit you fine.

https://topcharger.co.uk/what-is-a-dumb-ev-charger-is-it-all-you-need/

A dumb EV charger is nothing more than a jacked-up power outlet with a Type 1 or Type 2 connector. Dumb chargers are simple, but they get the job done.

04/01/2022

No direction! UK public charger rollout stalls

https://topcharger.co.uk/uk-public-charger-rollout-stalls-with-no-direction/

The UK public charger rollout has stalled with councils across the country having no targets, no duties and no powers to deliver EV charging infrastructure.

04/01/2022

What is an Energy Storage System for EVs? ⚡⚡

With the Government announcing some electric hubs on motorways will make use of Energy Storage Systems, you might be wondering what the heck one is.

An Energy Storage System (ESS) is a giant battery pack connected to the grid that stores a tremendous amount of energy for use at a later time.

ESSs store at least several megawatt-hours of energy (there are 1,000kWhs in 1MWh). An ESS can supply power on-demand for EV charging as a standalone power source and supplementary to the grid.

ESSs are crucial for electromobility (or e-Mobility), creating connected infrastructures that enable the electric propulsion of vehicles and fleets.

https://topcharger.co.uk/what-is-an-energy-storage-system/

An ESS is a giant battery pack connected to the grid that stores energy for use at a later time. EV hubs use them to make energy supply meet demand.

02/01/2022

I wish public chargers were capped at 80%

https://topcharger.co.uk/i-wish-public-chargers-were-capped-at-80/

I wish public chargers were capped at 80% to stop drivers hogging them at slow charge speeds. It's a question of driver etiquette.

01/01/2022

The Best EV Chargers With RFID ⚡⚡

RFID uses electromagnetic fields to identify RFID tags. EV chargers with RFID have an RFID reader that can identify the tags in RFID cards, letting you start and stop charging sessions and lock and unlock the charger with a scan of your card.

RFID stands for radio-frequency identification and it is anything but new technology. It was invented in 1948 by scientist Harry Stockman, although the first RFID key card was patented in 1973 by inventor Charles Walton.

Despite the convenience of RFID cards for home charging, very few home EV chargers have RFID. This is because most people prefer using their smartphones to control their chargers and schedule charge times.

However, RFID is undoubtedly nice to have. If you want an EV charger with RFID, we’ve listed the best chargers available below.

Let’s jump in!

Quick list
Best overall: Sync EV
Second best: ICS W7C
Third best: Project EV Pro Earth

https://topcharger.co.uk/the-best-ev-chargers-with-rfid/

EV chargers with RFID identify tags in RFID cards, letting you start and stop charging sessions and lock and unlock your charger with a scan of your card.

01/01/2022

Can I get 3-phase power at home? We asked an electrician ⚡⚡

The short answer is yes, you can get 3-phase power at home. Electricians can handle the electrical work but they are not allowed to change the supply, which must be done by the distribution network operator (DNO).

The extent of electrical modifications required to deliver three-phase power depends on the configuration of your property.

Most houses in the UK have a single-phase power supply, which is sufficient to power a 7.4kW EV charger but nothing more.

If you want an 11kW charger for an EV, you must upgrade to a 3-phase power supply, which requires modifications to your electrical installation.

https://topcharger.co.uk/can-i-get-three-phase-power-at-home/

The answer is yes, you can get three-phase power at home. We asked an electrician about the work involved and the cost so you can decide if it's worth it.

31/12/2021

What is an EV tariff? ⚡⚡

EV tariffs are special electricity tariffs for electric vehicle owners. These tariffs offer lower prices per kWh at certain times or when charging an EV, reverting to the standard tariff rate out of hours.

EV tariffs offer excellent value for money, letting you run your electric vehicle for peanuts. The price can be as low as 4.5p/kWh!

Running your EV for peanuts
Other than free supermarket chargers, charging your electric vehicle at home is the cheapest way to run it.

You could pay as little as 4.5p/kWh, which equates to just £2.25 for 50kWh. In theory, you could drive 800-miles per month or more for less than £15.

Here’s what you need to do it:

Smart charger that can schedule charge times and/or set kWh price caps
Charger-compatible EV tariff that gives you access to super-low electricity prices
How much does your electricity bill go up with an EV? The average is around 5% if you have an EV tariff, but your increase might be lower.

https://topcharger.co.uk/what-is-an-ev-tariff/

An EV tariff offers lower prices per kWh at certain times or when charging an EV. EV tariffs let you run your electric vehicle for peanuts.

07/12/2021

UK EV battery recycling hots up with Technology Minerals

https://topcharger.co.uk/uk-ev-battery-recycling-hots-up-with-technology-minerals/

Meet the UK's first listed company to create a circular economy in the battery metals sector.

06/12/2021

Graphene EV batteries: How far away are we?

https://topcharger.co.uk/graphene-ev-batteries-how-far-away-are-we/

Graphene EV batteries. The future, or all hype? Come on a journey with us as we explore the competing technologies and the latest graphene developments.

05/12/2021

ICS W7C EV Charger Review

https://topcharger.co.uk/ics-w7c-ev-charger-review/

The ICS W7C 7kW Intelligent EV Charger scores 4.2/5, with an in-built display screen and an RFID card with scan to charge. Our review reveals all.

04/12/2021

Tesla buys SiILion, Inc for silicon battery anode patent

https://topcharger.co.uk/tesla-buys-siilion-inc-for-silicon-battery-anode-patent/

Tesla is hoovering up battery patents for fun. Their mission: to manufacture the best batteries in the world.

03/12/2021

UK’s largest EV charger superhub takes shape

https://topcharger.co.uk/uks-largest-ev-charger-super-hub-takes-shape/

The new Oxford super hub will host more than 30 public charging stations with speeds up to 300kW.

03/12/2021

Energy Storage Systems to charge cars on motorways

https://topcharger.co.uk/energy-storage-systems-to-charge-electric-cars-on-motorways/

Battery Energy Storage Systems will deliver rapid charging infrastructure on motorways where the grid can't meet demand.

03/12/2021

EV onboard chargers complete guide

https://topcharger.co.uk/ev-onboard-chargers-guide/

An Onboard Charger (OBC) is a device in an electric vehicle that converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC). Why is it needed? Find out here!

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