Cars & Transport guide

Plan home and public charging for an electric car

Work out how you will charge an electric car at home and on the road, choose a home charge point safely and plan longer journeys with confidence.

Time needed: 2–3 hours of planningUpdated: 28 September 2026

Switching to an electric car means thinking about where your energy comes from, not just where the nearest petrol station is. With a little planning, charging fits easily around daily life. This guide covers home charging, public networks and long journeys.

Step by step

  1. Map your typical driving

    Note your daily mileage, regular longer trips and where the car is parked overnight. Most daily driving uses far less than a full charge, which shapes how and where you need to charge.

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