Can electric cars be charged in an ordinary mains socket?
Yes. Charge time varies however, and can take anything from four to ten hours in length, depending on the car model and its batteries. And youll legally need to be parked off-road. There are also special charging stations at certain garages and manufacturer service stations, which charge electric vehicles at a much faster rate. Some have units which act as a bridge between the car and the mains. Make sure your socket is protected from power surges and fitted with a circuit breaker. If youre in doubt, contact an electrician. Sometimes a socket independent of your fuse board may need to be installed.
