Public charging
Everything you need to know about charging on the go
If you want to charge your car while out and about, you use public charging stations. Good to know – there are different types of public charging points, from slower chargers to fast chargers so check what you need. There are many apps that you can use to find the closest charger and more and more EVs have in car navigation to help you find the right charger.
Charging speeds: How fast can I charge?
7.4 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery7h45m
- 75 kWh EV battery10h
11 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery5h15m
- 75 kWh EV battery6h45m
50 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery53 min
- 75 kWh EV battery1h20m
150 kW power output
- 50 kWh EV battery18 min
- 75 kWh EV battery27 min
Common questions about charging costs and cards
How do I declare charging costs for reimbursement? Our authorized charging partner will issue statistics of electricity usage to your employee with all relevant details and costs, thus there is no obstacle for such costs to be reimbursed. My charge card doesn't work everywhere. How can I charge? If your charge card is not working at a charging station it could be that the charging card is not known or accepted by the charging station supplier. You can check at which charging station providers your card will work with your charge card supplier.Where can I charge my car for free? Some businesses and hotels allow free charging if you’re a customer. Businesses like Ikea, Lidl and larger shopping malls often offer free charging but check their websites before heading over as it may not be all stores.- Fast-charging points
Fast-charging points have fixed cables with different types of plugs. So you don't need your own charging cable for this. Attach the charging cable in the car and in the charging point. You can easily start and stop charging with your charge card.
How much does it cost to charge in public?
The costs to charge in public depend on the operator of the charging station. Prices can include a starting fee (one-off) and can be based on either per minute or per kWh. Check with your employer what’s allowed in terms of charging in public.
Using a fast charger is more expensive than standard public charging stations or charging at home. It’s good to see if the speed advantage is worth it compared to the higher cost.
Charging per minute
The operator charges you based on the time your car is connected to the charging station. This means that you pay as long as you are parked at the charging station, even after charging has been completed. For charging stations that use this system, fast charger you may see a sign that says: "charges apply as long as your car is connected to the charging station, even when the charging process has already stopped".
Charging per kWh
This operator charges based on the kWh consumption in combination with the charging time at the parking station. When you have a business lease with Ayvens, the costs of charging your car is covered by your employer via Ayvens. Discover the do's and don'ts of using public chargers in our blog.
Tips for charging abroad
When taking your EV abroad, there are a few things you need to consider. Will my charging card work everywhere? What infrastructure is available? How to plan the best route? It might seem like a lot at first but with a little planning you’ll be good to go!
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