CHARGING YOUR BYD ELECTRIC VEHICLE

THERE ARE THREE MAIN WAYS TO CHARGE YOUR BYD ELECTRIC VEHICLE

CHARGING WITH A 12 VOLT HOME CHARGER

There are two options for charging your car at home;

Level 1 (slow - 120 volts): plugging your car into a standard three-pin household socket

Level 2 (fast - 230 volts): charging a dedicated home charging point at your property.

CHARGING WHILST OUT AND ABOUT

Type 1: Standard connection, slower charging (up to 7.4 kW). Common in America and Asia, used at home or public points.

Type 2: Three-phase plug, faster charging. Up to 22 kW at home and 43 kW at public stations. Standard for many European EVs.

CCS: An upgraded Type 2 with extra contacts for DC fast charging, delivering up to 350 kW for rapid long-journey top-ups.

CHAdeMO: Japanese-developed DC fast charger, used worldwide with Type 1 & 2. Supports very high capacities, ideal for larger EV batteries.

How long does it take for an electric car to charge?

Battery capacity

The size of your EV’s battery and its state of charge determines how long it takes to reach capacity. A typical EV with a 60kWh battery will take just under 8 hours to charge from empty to full with a 7kW charging point installed at home. Charging tends to slow down as the battery approaches full charge to prevent overheating and protect battery life.

Charging speed

The type of EV charger and station you use has an impact on charging speed. A higher voltage can result in faster charging, with DC fast chargers providing a rapid charging solution.

Charging station

The type of EV charging station you choose plays an important role in how long it takes to fully charge. Level 1 EV chargers installed at home, for example, will take longer to charge your car than level 2 and DC fast charging stations.

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