EV Charging Guides
Practical guides for EV owners — choosing the right cable, understanding charging standards, and getting the most from your electric vehicle.
Best EV Charging Cable for Nissan — Which Cable Do You Need?
The Nissan Leaf is the UK's best-selling EV of all time. Here's exactly which Type 2 charging cable you need for the ...
Read guide →Best EV Charging Cable for Volkswagen, Skoda and SEAT — Which Cable Do You Need?
VW Group EVs — the ID.3, ID.4, Skoda Enyaq, and SEAT Born — all share the same MEB platform and Type 2 AC charging po...
Read guide →Best EV Charging Cable for Hyundai and Kia — Which Cable Do You Need?
Hyundai and Kia EVs share the same E-GMP platform and both use a Type 2 port for AC charging. Here's exactly which ca...
Read guide →Best EV Charging Cable for Mercedes-Benz — Which Cable Do You Need?
All Mercedes-Benz electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in the UK use a Type 2 charging port. Here's how to pick ...
Read guide →Best EV Charging Cable for Tesla — Which Cable Do You Need?
Tesla vehicles sold in the UK use a Type 2 charging port — the same standard used by all European EVs. Here's exactly...
Read guide →How to Charge Your EV at Home — A Complete Guide for UK Drivers
Home charging is how most EV owners do 90% of their charging. Here's everything you need to know about setting it up ...
Read guide →Do I Need a CE Certified EV Charging Cable?
CE certification means an EV cable has been independently tested to meet UK and EU safety standards. Here's why it ma...
Read guide →Best EV Charging Cable for Audi — Which Cable Do You Need?
Excerpt: Audi's full EV and PHEV range uses the Type 2 connector. Here's which cable and spec you need — and how to t...
Read guide →Best EV Charging Cable for BMW — Which Cable Do You Need?
Every BMW EV and PHEV sold in the UK uses a Type 2 charge port. Here's which cable spec suits each model — and which ...
Read guide →What Does IP55 Rated Mean for EV Charging Cables?
IP55 is the weatherproofing standard that matters most for outdoor EV charging cables. Here's what it means and why i...
Read guide →What Is a Type 2 EV Charging Cable?
Type 2 — also called Mennekes — is the universal AC charging standard for electric vehicles in the UK. Here's everyth...
Read guide →5M or 10M EV Charging Cable — Which Length Should You Choose?
The most common question we get asked. Here's exactly when to choose a 5M cable — and when the extra reach of a 10M m...
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