If you are thinking about buying an electric car or have bought a car and don’t know what to do next, this article is for you, because it’s about how to charge your car, where to find the nearest charging station and what factors you need to consider.
So, how do you charge your electric car in a few simple steps?
Determine the type of connector
Before choosing a charging station, you need to understand which station will be suitable for your electric car. To determine the charging connector for your electric car, you need to answer the question “what country is the electric car made for?”:
AC: Type 1
Direct current: CHAdeMo
AC: Type 2
Direct Current: CCS2
AC: Type 1
Direct current: CCS1
AC: GB/T
Direct Current: GB/T
AC: Tesla
Direct current: Tesla
This rule is true 99% of the time, but there can be exceptions.
Many AC charging stations don’t have a built-in cable, so it’s best to always have a cable with you (carry it in the trunk).
If you want to charge from a station with a connector that doesn’t match your car, special adapters will be required.
