Rapid Chargers: Can be up to 350 kW. E.g. 0 – 80% in around 20 minutes.

Fast Chargers: 7-22 kW, fully charge in around 3 hours (22 kW) or 8 hours (7 kW)

Slow Chargers: Up to 3 kW, usually plugs into a conventional 3-Pin socket.

The most common types of charging connectors in the UK are:-

Type 2 - The most common across electric vehicles in the UK and Europe.

Type 2 CCS - This look just like a Type 2 charger but with an additional part at the bottom to allow for much faster charging.

CHAdeMO - This allowed for fast charging speeds but is not as fast or favoured as Type 2 but is still supported in many places across the country.

Halfords have a comprehensive guide to different charging connectors.

Some chargers are tethered which means the cables are fixed to the charger while others are untethered which means the cable is not fixed. If you’re considering a tethered charger, make sure the cable is long enough to reach your car and that the cable has the right connector.

Home Charging: Depending on your energy tariff (Energy price cap October 24, 24.5p per kW) a 60 kW battery would cost £14.70 from empty to full. However, a tariff that charges you less overnight (E.g. Intelligent Octopus Go) can be as little as 7p per kW which can reduce this to £4.20 from empty to full.

Public Charging: At supermarkets, car parks or by accessing sharing apps (such as Pod Point). Usually around 50p per kW.

Rapid Charging: Great for long distance and usually placed at service stations. Usually more expensive than public charging (around 80p per kW). These can also be subject to an “Overstay fee” if you use the charger for longer than a specified time.