Charging type connectors
- three pin plug - a standard three-pin plug that you can connect to any 13 amp socket
- socketed - a charge point where you can connect either a Type 1 or Type 2 cable
- tethered - a charge point with a cable attached with either a Type 1 or Type 2 connector
Note: The cable you use to charge at home or carry with you to charge at public charging points will have a Type 1 or Type 2 plug on one end that fits with your vehicle’s connection. A Type 1 plug is a 5-pin design and has a latch that keeps the plug in place to prevent it from being dislodged from the charger socket, while the Type 2 models, with 7-pin design do not have these latches. Instead, the vehicles that have Type 2 plugs have a locking pin that locates and keeps the plug secure and in place.
Charging rates
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Slow
(3-7kW)
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Fast
(7-22kW)
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Rapid
(up to 50kw)
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Ultra Rapid
(100-350kW)
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Charge Time
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4-8 hrs
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2-4hrs
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30-60 mins
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5-20 mins
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Range added in 15 mins
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3-6 miles
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6-20 miles
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35-40 miles
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50-150miles
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Notes
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Often used to charge overnight or at the workplace
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Tend to be installed in car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres and houses with off-street parking
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Only compatible with electric vehicles that have rapid charging capability. Usually found at service stations or quick stop locations to top up on long journeys.
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Tend to be used for top up charging on route to a destination.
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Charging locations
Charging at a public charging facility
Public charge points are a great way to charge when you need a top up or are travelling extended distances from home. Most public charge points offer a mix of slow, fast and rapid charging options. There are many public and private charge points available for use across North Yorkshire and more are added to the network regularly. For details on charge point locations please see:
Charging at home
Most electric vehicles come with a cable you can plug in with a normal 13amp socket. This makes charging an electric vehicle reasonably straight forward for properties with access to off street parking. We recommend that a dedicated charging unit is used where possible and you refer to the vehicle’s handbook for any instructions for the use of cables, including extension cables before charging.
For installation of an electric vehicle charge point on private property we recommend you review your land ownership plans to ensure you are not impacted by publicly maintainable highway for which the local authority is responsible. If necessary, you can obtain a quote to provide a connection to the parking space(s) from your electricity provider; this can usually be done on their website. It is important to consider public safety and existing legislation when placing the cable from the power supply at the property to your vehicle. Any legal liability arising from the placement of the cable is your responsibility. You may wish to speak to your insurer to confirm that your insurance policy covers this situation.
Residents that do not have access to off street parking are unable to charge their vehicle on street. The difficulties with the installation of on-street charge points or direct charging from a property to a vehicle parked on-street are:
- installing an on-street electric vehicle charge point, be it within a residential street or town centre, requires a dedicated parking bay to be made available to ensure it is used only by electric vehicles when charging. A driver would be required to seek alternative parking when the charge is complete or the maximum stay time reached
- a Traffic Regulation Order is required setting out the terms of its use, such as the maximum time a vehicle can park or charge and the associated tariffs for the electricity. To ensure compliance and maximising the opportunity for its use, there would need to be regular enforcement which could not be resourced, particularly within residential areas
- for safety reasons, we do not support the charging of vehicles parked on-street from residential properties that would require the cable to cross the footway or carriageway and which would likely create a hazard to other road or footway users. This includes a situation where a cable cover or similar is used
We are aware of a number of trials being undertaken by local authorities elsewhere in the country to overcome issues associated with trailing charging cables across the footway or carriageway. The findings of these trials will be used to inform a review of our policy.
We have no immediate plan to roll out on-street charging infrastructure on a large scale or in response to individual requests for on-street charge points. However, we are in the process of developing an electric vehicle charge point delivery strategy which will identify a series of actions we and our partners should be taking to rollout electric vehicle infrastructure on mass to accommodate the anticipated accelerated electric vehicle uptake.
This is in line with the government’s decision to ban the sale of new vehicles with an internal combustion engine in 2030. The strategy will make a recommendation of how many, where and how to deliver the required number of charge points by 2030. Additionally there will be a policy review, which is required to overcome challenges associated with delivering on-street charge points. This work commenced on 18 October 2021 and will take 6-12 months to deliver, regular progress updates will be provided on this page (see accordion 6).
We are taking the time now to ensure we deliver accessible, effective, futureproofed infrastructure in the most appropriate locations before making such a significant investment.
We will continue to review the overall situation, considering demand from residents (location suggestions are welcome, see accordion 6) and funding availability, including external grant funding.
Charging at work – for employers
Charging at work offers a great alternative to public charging and is a convenient way to recharge during the day. Employers offering charging facilities can help to increase awareness and encourage uptake of electric vehicles within their companies.
Businesses, charities and local authorities can take advantage of the workplace charging scheme, which makes the cost of installing charge points more affordable. Also with companies being incentivised to reduce their carbon emissions, workplace charging can go a long way to helping businesses meet their CO2 emissions targets.