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Electric vehicle charging

Plug in to electric vehicle charging: Consumer EV charging 101

Whether you have recently purchased an electrical vehicle (EV) or are considering an EV purchase, you probably have questions about what kind of charger is needed, how long it takes to fully charge an EV and what type of chargers are used once you hit the road.

As part of our Smart Home eBook series, Eaton’s new Plug in to electric vehicle charging consumer guide answers these questions and more. You will learn about:

  • The three main types of EVs
  • Battery capacity
  • How long it takes to fully charge a vehicle
  • Differences between AC and DC chargers
  • Chargers used in single-family homes, multi-unit dwellings, workplaces and roadside stations
Plug in to electric vehicle charging
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Make yourself at home: we’ve compiled the details you need

Our smart home content hub contains a variety of useful content and documentation covering different aspects of smart home technology. Browse topics including:

  • Smart home ─ Evaluate your devices and goals, assess installation options and find out how to future-proof your investment
  • Utility incentive programmes ─ understand programme types and money-saving options, evaluate smart home devices to aid programme efforts and determine the best option for you
  • Cybersecurity ─ recognise home network vulnerabilities, understand cyber threats and take steps to ensure that your home network is properly protected
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