Public EV charging stations provide a reliable source of power for electric vehicles when away from home. They offer quick and easy access to charging points, allowing drivers to top up their battery levels during longer journeys or during extended stays in a particular area.
According to popular EV charging mapping website Zap-Map there were over 59,590 public chargers across the UK by March 2024.
Public charging points due to their superior infrastructure can offer much higher charging speeds compared to the 7kw available at home. For example a 120kW public charger can charge a CUPRA Born 58kWh battery from 5% to 80% in as little as 35 minutes*.
Charging at public chargers are generally chargeable and can cost a little more than charging at home. Some public chargers are free, although charging speeds could be slower.
There are a variety of route-planning apps, such as Zap Map and A Better Routeplanner, that show you the locations of public charging stations, so finding one when you’re out and about shouldn’t be a problem.
Simplifying public charging
To make public charging simple use CUPRA Charging Service^. Designed to remove the variation and uncertainty when using public chargers, CUPRA Charging Service gives you pre-agreed electricity unit rates depending on the plan you join.
To make public charging simple use CUPRA Charging Service^. Designed to remove the variation and uncertainty when using public chargers, CUPRA Charging Service gives you pre-agreed electricity unit rates depending on the plan you join.
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The industry standard is fast becoming the Type-2 charging port for when at home and away. To allow for faster DC charging when away from home the Type-2 is enhanced with additional power contacts making it a Combined Charging System (CCS).
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EV charging at home and charger installation.
Electric vehicle charge times and running costs.
Battery size and other factors which affect range.
