Charging an electric vehicle is a crucial factor when deciding to buy an electric car, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. You might be considering it right now. What if we told you there’s no need to worry about EV charging? Operating an electric car, especially one with a swappable battery, is actually quite simple.
Charging frequency depends on several factors. These include the battery capacity, your driving style, and even the weather—whether it’s raining outside or you’re enjoying the blue sky. Lastly, your preference for using the heater or air conditioning will also affect how often you need to charge.
In general, the higher the battery capacity and the more efficient the energy management, the longer the car can run without charging. Yes, that makes sense. On average, you can expect to charge every 3-4 days in normal city traffic.
The charging time depends on the charger power and battery capacity. There are three main types of charging:
So, you can either leave your electric vehicle to charge overnight while you sleep or stop for a coffee and a toilet on your way to the seaside, and the car will charge just fine in the meantime.
Although this is a relatively new feature, some electric cars already offer a battery swap system, meaning you can simply swap a dead battery for a fully charged one instead of waiting for a charge. That could work, right?
It’s not as simple as it seems. You can charge your EV in various locations, and the power output differs between a charging station and a home outlet. The amount of power needed to charge your electric car depends on the type of charger you use:
In 2023, 650 new charging stations for electric vehicles were added in the Czech Republic, an increase of 16% compared to 2022. In total, 2,392 stations with 4,892 charging points were in operation at the end of 2023. A further 58 stations were added in the first quarter of 2024.
The Czech Republic has one of the densest networks of charging stations in Europe, with an average of 6.7 EVs per charging point, which puts us in sixth place in the EU.
Whether you’re at the start of your EV journey or just looking for more information, check out AutosEU to read more on electric cars.