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Vauxhall 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 As electric vehicles become increasingly popular, charging stations are becoming more accessible and easier to use. There is a solution for every type of driver, whether you decide to install a wall box at home or travel to a public charging station.

Why Choose Vauxhall Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles?

Vauxhall is committed to make electric vehicles more accessible for everyone. With an extended range of models including the New Mokka, New Frontera and reliable Corsa, there is a vehicle that matches any drivers’ requirements. Vauxhall partners with electric pioneers, Octopus Energy & Electroverse and Tesco Partnership, to make charging electric vehicles easier.

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

Typically, slow charging occurs at home or at work using a three-pin (3 kW AC) power source and the car’s own adaptor. As the name suggests, it’s the slowest option. That said, it’s also very convenient because charging can take place overnight.

However, it’s not recommended that owners leave their cars in a three-pin charging state for an extended period of time because this will lead to accelerated battery deterioration. Please check with the relevant car manufacturer for further details.

Slightly quicker home-charging options are available in the form of a dedicated charging unit with, for instance, a 3.6kW wallbox.

Wallbox

Home wall boxes are useful tools to keep your electric Vauxhall charged when you need it. With different power ratings for home wall boxes available, ranging from 3.4 kW to 7.4 kW, you have full control when you charge your vehicle. Just plug in your vehicle overnight, and it will stop charging when it reaches full charge. When you choose a wall box, you can choose between a tethered unit (a cable attached to the wall box) or a non-tethered unit (no cable attached to the wall box).

Vauxhall partners with JustPark and their JustCharge community charging. This allows those who can't charge at home learn more about charging an electric vehicle and find suitable spaces.

Join Vauxhall Connect to keep everything to do with your car together, including your vehicle's charging and pre-conditioning features through the MyVauxhall App.

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Public Charging

Public chargers come in multiple charging speeds, depending on where you are. You will typically find two charging types: fast chargers and rapid chargers.

Fast chargers, typically 22kW, are found in supermarkets, fast food chains, workplaces or even your gym, making them highly accessible. They can take about 3-4 hours to fully recharge your vehicle.

Rapid chargers, typically 43 kW, are found on motorway services and can charge your car in as little as 30 minutes, depending on your model and other conditions.

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From slow charging at home to rapid charging on the road, there are many EV and PHEV charging solutions. If you have any questions about electric vehicles or charging in general, please speak with one of our EV specialists today. Get in touch