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Electric Charging Types

From slow charging at home to rapid charging on the road, there are many EV and PHEV charging solutions. This page will help you find the most practical solution for your needs.

Electric Vehicle Charging

Charging your electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles is quick and easy, and will eventually become a part of all our routines naturally, just like getting fuel. For many customers, charging their EV vehicle gives them the control and power back, especially with the use of home wall boxes. And now with the every growing number of charging points appearing across the UK, long road trips are still possible.

Toyota is building an impressive electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle range, with models ranging for every driver. From the compact New Aygo X Hybrid to the All-New All-Electric Urban Cruiser SUV, you don’t have to sacrifice on anything.

Different charging solutions Immediately below, you’ll find various charging-time examples (based on a typical crossover vehicle). It’s worth noting, however, that charging times vary depending on the make and model of a car, and its battery size. Therefore, the following is for guidance purposes only.

Three-pin Power Source

Using a three-pin (3 kW AC) power source is a convenient way of charging your car if you don't have access to a wall charger or you can't get to a public charging point. It allows you to charge your car overnight or while you are visiting friends or family.

However, as this is a slow charging option, it can take up to 18 hours to reach an 80% charge. It's recommended that owners shouldn't leave their cars in a three-pin charging state for an extended period of time due to battery deterioration. You should check your model's manual for further information.

Wallbox

The Toyota HomeCharge wall box is perfect for keeping your EV vehicle charged. Installing one on your driveway allows charging your vehicle as part of your routine. Saving time and reducing the need for frequent stops, you can plug in your vehicle overnight and wake up to a fully charged battery. If you charge during off-peak energy tariffs, you could save money in the long run.

Use the MyToyota app and connect it to your car and Toyota HomeCharge to check the battery status of your vehicle remotely, start and stop charging or schedule it to charge when you need it.

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Public Charging

The number of public charging stations is growing massively, making charging your electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles easy. Public chargers can be found across the country at service stations, carparks, hotels and at workplaces. Whether you are on your daily commute or on a road trip across the country, driving an electric vehicle is stress-free.

Join the Toyota Public Charging Network, a subscription which gives you access to thousands of charging points across the UK.

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