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Question 1

Are electric vehicles greener than fuel vehicles?

Answer

Yes.

Electric vehicles, cars in particular, are 100% greener (have a lower carbon footprint) than combustion engine vehicles. The batteries used in EVs make the manufacture less environmentally friendly than the production of fuel vehicles, however, over the lifetime of both vehicles, there is less than a third of the emissions from an EV than that of a fuel car.

Question 2

How can I find your charging points?

Answer

So you need to charge?

The best way is to download our app. Or, if apps aren’t for you – simply search us on Google, or use Zap Map and find our nearest charging point for your electric vehicle charger. Whilst our app makes it really easy to charge – we do have options to use and pay without using our app.

Question 3

Is my electric vehicle compatible?

Answer

Yes.

All electric vehicles are usually supplied with charging cables when you buy them. And the charging point end will be compatible with our charging points. Many of our charging points come with the cable that plugs directly into your EV.

Read our short guide on how to drive and charge electric vehicles.

Question 4

How do you use electric vehicles?

Answer

We have a whole guide on how to use electric vehicles.

You can read our short, handy guide on how to use electric vehicles by clicking here.

Question 5

How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?

Answer

It will depend on how low your battery is and how much further your destination is.

Usually, it takes around 15-20 minutes to charge your car sufficiently to complete your journey. At any of our rapid chargers, it can take 30-40 minutes to fully charge your EV from almost empty. This may vary depending on the capacity of your battery or vehicle range. Read more about how long it takes to charge or read our short guide on how to use EVs.

Question 6

How much does it cost to charge my vehicle?

Answer

The cost to charge will vary.

We know, this isn’t the answer you were looking for. However, if it’s any consolation, we regularly check the prices at other charging points and aim to beat them per kWh. The average spend at most EV points is a 25kW charge at £0.70 per kW, which is roughly £18. Giga Power UK’s current tariff is displayed at the bottom of our website and on most charging points. Read our short guide on how to use electric vehicles.

Question 7

I’m a site owner, can I make money with EV charging?

Answer

Yes you can, we’d love to speak to you!

If you’re a business owner and you’d like more footfall by offering EV charging to your customers and visitors, totally free of upfront cost to you, with the ability to generate extra revenue by using your existing space, then we can help you. Visit our Partners page, or speak to one of our representatives today and let’s see how we can help you.

Question 8

I’m a local authority or council looking for EV charging

Answer

We successfully work with councils and local authorities to delivery EV charging infrastructure.

If you are a local authority and want to explore how you can increase and build out your EV charging infrastructure in a meaningful way that demonstrates your ESG and CSR commitments, then speak to us today.

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Let’s Get Connected

Charging the Revolution®

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Contact Us

kWh charging rate + £1.00 connection fee

Charging the Revolution^®

kWh charging rate
+ £1.00 connection fee