frequently asked Questions
How does charging electric cars work?
Electric cars are supplied with electrical energy by connecting them to a charging infrastructure. The charging infrastructure includes charging stations that provide either alternating current (so-called wall boxes) (AC) or direct current (so-called fast chargers ) (DC). The vehicle is connected to the charging station via the charging cable and the charging process begins. The charging time depends on the battery capacity of the vehicle and the performance of the charging station.
What different types of charging stations are there?
There are three main types of charging stations:
- Household sockets: For slow charging at home.
- Wallboxes: Faster charging at home or at work, with fixed installation.
- Public charging stations: Fast charging stations along streets, highways or in parking garages.
How long does it take to fully charge an electric car?
The charging time depends on the battery capacity of the electric car and the performance of the charging station. Using a conventional household socket, it can take several hours to over a day, while fast charging stations can enable charging in 30 minutes to an hour. With an AC charger with a power such as our EM2GO Pro Power 11KW, you can charge at around 45 km/h, depending on the type of vehicle.
Can I charge my electric car using a normal household socket?
Yes, it is possible to charge an electric car using a conventional single-phase household socket, e.g. with our EM2GO Take3.6 . However, the charging power is usually lower than with three-phase charging stations, which means that the charging process can take longer.
Do I need a wallbox to charge my electric car at home?
Basically, you need a device to charge an electric car. A wallbox is not absolutely necessary, but it offers many advantages such as faster charging times, additional safety functions, significantly more flexibility and easier handling of the charging process.
Does a wallbox have to be registered with the network operator?
EV chargers with a power of 11kW or more must be registered with the network operator
For this purpose, form B.3 according to VDE-AR-N 4100 of
Electrical engineering company to fill out.