Charging An Electric Car: How Does It Work?

Jack B. November 30, 2022

Everything about the different ways of loading When you charge your electric car at a public charging station or fast charging station, you need a charging card. How do you get such a (digital) pass? And where can you find the charging stations that you can use? We help you on your way. When you connect the car to a charging station with a charging cable, the battery pack in the car is charged. The speed at which the car is charged can vary considerably and depends on many variables. You can, however, make a distinction between 'ordinary charging' at a charging station or 'fast charging' at a fast charging station. Just load As far as charging stations are concerned, you can distinguish between 'regular' charging stations and fast chargers. Let's start with the regular charging stations. Here you can choose between private charging stations and public charging stations . If you have your own (private) charging station, you do not need a subscription. This is usually necessary for a public charging station. Such a subscription includes a charging card and with that card you identify yourself at a charging station. In this way, the supplier knows who has purchased the electricity and, above all, to whom this must be invoiced. With some providers it is possible to use your smartphone instead of a physical charge card, similar to contactless payment with your mobile phone. These poles charge at 'normal' speed. You preferably charge when you don't need the car, for example at home in the evening and at night or at the office during the day. Fully charging a battery takes about 5 to 10 hours, depending on the type of pole and the car. Please note: if your car's battery is full again and you then leave your car parked for a long time at a public charging station, you run the risk of being fined for 'charging sticking' . You can also charge without a charging station, simply via the socket. That is another story and there are both advantages and disadvantages to it. Fast charging When you're on the road and your battery is about to run out, you don't want to wait 6 to 10 hours before your battery is full again. In that case you can use a fast charging station. These are usually located along busy roads, often near the large petrol stations along the highway. You also need a charge card for fast charging stations. These fast charging stations can charge your battery much faster, in many cases the battery is charged to 80 percent after 20 to 40 minutes. Fully charging an electric car at a fast charging station is not convenient, as the charging speed decreases quickly above 80 percent battery charge. Think of it like a glass of water that you fill under the tap. When you open the tap fully, the water will splash over the edge before the glass is completely filled. You can't fully charge a battery with the highest charging speed either, as charging becomes slower as the battery becomes fuller. When you make a long journey, for example on vacation , it is faster to charge more often for a short time than to make fewer stops but to always fully charge the car. Fast charging stations are more complex and therefore also a lot more expensive than regular charging stations. This is also reflected in the rate that suppliers charge per kilowatt . Fast charging is therefore particularly interesting for those moments when charging at a normal charging station is not sufficient. Those who can charge their car at home and at the office will rarely, if ever, need a fast charging station for daily use. charge card There are many providers of charge cards. Part of it provides access to all public charging stations in the Netherlands, including the yocharge charging card . In addition, you can also use the yocharge charge card at most fast chargers and at many charging points throughout Europe. Charging station for home At most public charging stations you usually pay a slightly higher rate per kWh than your own electricity supplier charges you. After all, the costs for the construction and maintenance of the charging station must also be paid. If you want to charge at your own rate, you will have to invest in a charging station at home. You must then have the option to park your car on your own property. An additional advantage is that you always have a charging station available. A public charging point can be used by anyone, so you sometimes have to wait or move to another charging point. Please note: now that electricity rates are swinging out of control, it is advisable to compare your own electricity rate with the providers of different charge cards. It may just be that today you pay more per kWh at home than at the public charging station. Apply for a charging station at the municipality If it is not possible to realize a charging point on your own site, you can submit an application for a public charging point to the municipality . It depends on the municipality, and the rules that apply there, whether this is possible. If so, there will also be a traffic sign at the charging station at the parking lot. This sign indicates that the parking space is only intended for electric cars. Other people with an electric car can also charge their car here. In exceptional cases, it is possible that the municipality will reserve a parking space adjacent to your own site for you and that you install ev charging station there yourself. Laying cables from home over a public sidewalk or road is prohibited in almost all municipalities.

Everything About The Different Ways of Loading

When you charge your electric car at a public charging station or fast charging station, you need a charging card. How do you get such a (digital) pass? And where can you find the charging stations that you can use? We help you on your way.

When you connect the car to a charging station with a charging cable, the battery pack in the car is charged. The speed at which the car is charged can vary considerably and depends on many variables. You can, however, make a distinction between 'ordinary charging' at a charging station or 'fast charging' at a fast charging station.

Just Load

As far as charging stations are concerned, you can distinguish between 'regular' charging stations and fast chargers. Let's start with the regular charging stations. Here you can choose between private charging stations and public charging stations. If you have your own (private) charging station, you do not need a subscription. This is usually necessary for a public charging station. Such a subscription includes a charging card and with that card, you identify yourself at a charging station. In this way, the supplier knows who has purchased the electricity and, above all, to whom this must be invoiced. With some providers, it is possible to use your smartphone instead of a physical charge card, similar to contactless payment with your mobile phone.

These poles charge at 'normal' speed. You preferably charge when you don't need the car, for example at home in the evening and at night or at the office during the day. Fully charging a battery takes about 5 to 10 hours, depending on the type of pole and the car.

Please note: if your car's battery is full again and you then leave your car parked for a long time at a public charging station, you run the risk of being fined for 'charging sticking'.

You can also charge without a charging station, simply via the socket. That is another story and there are both advantages and disadvantages to it.

Fast Charging

When you're on the road and your battery is about to run out, you don't want to wait for 6 to 10 hours before your battery is full again. In that case, you can use a fast charging station. These are usually located along busy roads, often near the large petrol stations along the highway. You also need a charge card for fast charging stations.

These fast charging stations can charge your battery much faster, in many cases the battery is charged to 80 percent after 20 to 40 minutes. Fully charging an electric car at a fast charging station is not convenient, as the charging speed decreases quickly above 80 percent battery charge.

Think of it like a glass of water that you fill under the tap. When you open the tap fully, the water will splash over the edge before the glass is completely filled. You can't fully charge a battery with the highest charging speed either, as charging becomes slower as the battery becomes fuller. When you make a long journey, for example on vacation, it is faster to charge more often for a short time than to make fewer stops but to always fully charge the car.

Fast charging stations are more complex and therefore also a lot more expensive than regular charging stations. This is also reflected in the rate that suppliers charge per kilowatt. Fast charging is therefore particularly interesting for those moments when charging at a normal charging station is not sufficient. Those who can charge their car at home and at the office will rarely if ever, need a fast charging station for daily use.

Charge Card

There are many providers of charge cards. Part of it provides access to all public charging stations in the Netherlands, including the yocharge charging card. In addition, you can also use the yocharge charge card at most fast chargers and at many charging points throughout Europe.

charge card

Charging Station For Home

At most public charging stations you usually pay a slightly higher rate per kWh than your own electricity supplier charges you. After all, the costs for the construction and maintenance of the charging station must also be paid. If you want to charge at your own rate, you will have to invest in a charging station at home. You must then have the option to park your car on your own property. An additional advantage is that you always have a charging station available. A public charging point can be used by anyone, so you sometimes have to wait or move to another charging point. Please note: now that electricity rates are swinging out of control, it is advisable to compare your own electricity rate with the providers of different charge cards. It may just be that today you pay more per kWh at home than at the public charging station.

Apply For A Charging Station At The Municipality

If it is not possible to realize a charging point on your own site, you can submit an application for a public charging point to the municipality. It depends on the municipality, and the rules that apply there, whether this is possible. If so, there will also be a traffic sign at the charging station in the parking lot. This sign indicates that the parking space is only intended for electric cars. Other people with an electric car can also charge their car here. In exceptional cases, it is possible that the municipality will reserve a parking space adjacent to your own site for you and that you install EV charging station there yourself. Laying cables from a home over a public sidewalk or road is prohibited in almost all municipalities. 

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