First charging session: access, payment and a backup plan
A practical route from finding the bay to checking the bill. Separate charging and parking fees from card pre-authorisation.
Read the guide →FEWER QUESTIONS BEFORE YOUR TRIP
Charging you understand.
From the right connector to the cost of your entire stop. Start with the question you want to answer.
When is a charging subscription worth it?
A lower price per kWh is not enough. Compare the fixed fee, consumption within the network and the specific plan's terms.
Read the guide →Time charges and parking at a charger: what should you add?
Energy, time and parking may be billed separately. Check when a comparison shows only part of the bill.
Read the guide →An electric car without a garage: how do you plan charging?
Check compatible points on your everyday routes, calculate a month's needs and prepare an alternative before relying on one station.
Read the guide →How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
The price per kWh is just the start. Check energy costs, losses and extra fees before comparing stations.
Read the guide →Free, occupied or unavailable: how to read a charger's status
A green marker is not a reservation. Learn what a point's reported status means and when to treat the data with caution.
Read the guide →AC, DC, Type 2 and CCS: how to choose a point for your car
Check connector type and current type before station power. A simple guide to filtering points on the map.
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