{"id":1747,"date":"2023-08-23T16:12:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T16:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohme.wpengine.com\/ie\/?page_id=1747"},"modified":"2025-09-16T15:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:48:08","slug":"new-to-evs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/new-to-evs\/","title":{"rendered":"New to EVs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"image-text-hero with-image gradient-enabled gradient-vertical has-mobile-bg\" style=\"--bg-desktop: url(&#039;https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/New-to-EVs-Desktop1x.webp&#039;); --bg-mobile: url(&#039;https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/New-to-EVs-Mobile1x.webp&#039;);\">\n\n    <div class=\"contentWrapper imageRight mobile-image-bottom\">\n        <div class=\"content-container\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                                    <h1>New to EVs?<\/h1>\n                \n                \n                                    <p><p>Here&#039;s what every new electric vehicle driver needs to know about powering their car at home.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                \n                \n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blockWrapper top-default bottom-default   \">\n\n<div class=\"text-image-right \">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                        <h3 class=\"title\">First things first: What&#8217;s a home charger?<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"text\"><p>A home charger is a compact unit designed to let EV drivers power their electric car from the comfort of their own home. It&#8217;s cheaper and quicker than a trip to a public destination to top up your car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"buttons\">\n                                    \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/our-chargers\/\" target=\"_self\" >\n            <button class=\"ohme-btn primary button\" title=\"\">Meet our chargers<\/button>\n        <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Support_Anytime-header_UK.jpg\" alt=\"Person using the Ohme Home Pro charger installed on a brick wall\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blockWrapper top-default bottom-default   \">\n\n    <div class=\"dualTilesWrapper blockWrapper\">\n        <h3><\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tilesContainer\">\n                                <div class=\"tileWrapper \">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">What is: <br \/>\r\nFast charging?<\/h2>\n\n                        <div class=\"copy\"><p>Fast chargers, ranging anywhere from 7kW to 22kW, are the most common type of home EV charger. They are ideal for when your car is parked up for a few hours &#8211; such as when you&#8217;re home, busy at work, or going on a shopping spree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"ctasContainer\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tileWrapper \">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">What is: <br \/>\r\nRapid charging?<\/h2>\n\n                        <div class=\"copy\"><p>Rapid chargers, ranging between 50kW and 350kW, are your speed ticket to topping up your car while you&#8217;re on the road. Note that they are not a snug fit for a regular home due to their higher power outputs &#8211; you will typically find them stationed at service stations and along highways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"ctasContainer\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blockWrapper top-default bottom-default   \">\n\n\n<div class=\"charging-comparison contentWrapper\">\n<div >\n  <h3 class=\"title\">The different types of chargers<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"itemsContainer\">\n            <div class=\"itemWrapper\">\n            <div class=\"sectionTop\">\n            <h5 class=\"subtitle\">Tethered<\/h5>\n            <div class=\"copy\"><p>A tethered charger comes with a cable permanently attached so it&#8217;s always on hand for whenever you need to start a new charging session. No more cable hunts or boot excavations &#8211; it&#8217;s your charging sidekick that&#8217;s always at the ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sectionBottom\">\n            <div class=\"imgContainer\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Stacked-text-image_Home-Pro-wood_UK.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"costInfoContainer\">\n          <p class=\"description\">Ohme Home Pro<\/p>\n          <p class=\"cost\"><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"itemWrapper\">\n            <div class=\"sectionTop\">\n            <h5 class=\"subtitle\">Untethered<\/h5>\n            <div class=\"copy\"><p>An untethered charger doesn&#8217;t come with a cable attached and is your universal charging companion. Whether your EV rocks a Type 1 or Type 2 connector, this charger is all-inclusive. Just grab your trusty charging cable (usually supplied with your car) and plug-in effortlessly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sectionBottom\">\n            <div class=\"imgContainer\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Stacked-text-image_ePod-white-wall_UK.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"costInfoContainer\">\n          <p class=\"description\">Ohme ePod<\/p>\n          <p class=\"cost\"><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blockWrapper top-default bottom-default   \">\n\n<div class=\"old-standalone-tiles blockWrapper\">\n    <div class=\"contentWrapper\">\n        <h2>Charging at home 101<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"tiles-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"tiles\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tile custom\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Woman-driver-sun-visor_master-750x450.png\" class=\"attachment-tile_hero size-tile_hero\" alt=\"What does kWh mean?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Woman-driver-sun-visor_master-750x450.png 750w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Woman-driver-sun-visor_master-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Woman-driver-sun-visor_master-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Woman-driver-sun-visor_master.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>                        <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">What does kWh mean?<\/h3>\n                            <p>kWh stands for kilowatt hour and is the magic number that reveals how large your car battery is as well as its storage capacity. To put it simply, it&#8217;s like a fuel tank size for electricity.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"tile custom\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Man-Home-Pro-press_UK-750x450.png\" class=\"attachment-tile_hero size-tile_hero\" alt=\"What kW charger do I need?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Man-Home-Pro-press_UK-750x450.png 750w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Man-Home-Pro-press_UK-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Man-Home-Pro-press_UK-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Man-Home-Pro-press_UK.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>                        <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">What kW charger do I need?<\/h3>\n                            <p>Opt for a 7.4kW charger if possible &#8211; it safely charges your car 8x faster than a 3-pin socket. Most homes have a 1-phase power supply, making a 7.4kW charger the perfect match.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"tile custom\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-cap-open-_UK-750x450.png\" class=\"attachment-tile_hero size-tile_hero\" alt=\"When should I charge?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-cap-open-_UK-750x450.png 750w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-cap-open-_UK-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-cap-open-_UK-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-cap-open-_UK.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>                        <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">When should I charge?<\/h3>\n                            <p>Want your car battery to go the distance? Aim to keep its charge between 20-80%. Dips and surges are inevitable, sticking to this range daily can help extend battery life.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"tile custom\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Blerina-ePod-phone_master-750x450.png\" class=\"attachment-tile_hero size-tile_hero\" alt=\"How much does it cost?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Blerina-ePod-phone_master-750x450.png 750w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Blerina-ePod-phone_master-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Blerina-ePod-phone_master-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Blerina-ePod-phone_master.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>                        <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n                            <p>With lower costs per mile than petrol, charging your car at home is not only eco-smart but also budget-savvy. Your savings will vary based on your car model and your energy tariff.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"tile custom\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Car-tunnel_master-750x450.png\" class=\"attachment-tile_hero size-tile_hero\" alt=\"How long does it take?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Car-tunnel_master-750x450.png 750w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Car-tunnel_master-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Car-tunnel_master-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Car-tunnel_master.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>                        <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">How long does it take?<\/h3>\n                            <p>Charging time depends on battery size, battery charging speed, and charger speed. On average, a 7.4kW charger takes about 11 hours to fully recharge your car.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"tile custom\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-dashboard_master-750x450.png\" class=\"attachment-tile_hero size-tile_hero\" alt=\"What is vehicle range?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-dashboard_master-750x450.png 750w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-dashboard_master-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-dashboard_master-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Card-header_Charge-dashboard_master.png 1020w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>                        <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"title\">What is vehicle range?<\/h3>\n                            <p>The range is the distance your electric car can cover on a single full charge &#8211; imagine it as your vehicle&#8217;s adventure zone before the next power-up.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"backdrop  \"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blockWrapper top-default bottom-default   \">\n\n<div class=\"info bg-darkblue\">\n    <div class=\"contentWrapper\">\n                    <h2>\n                How to work out EV charging times            <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"text\">\n            <p>Here&#8217;s the equation to work out your car&#8217;s average charge time:<br \/>\nBattery size \u00f7 Charger speed = Charging time<\/p>\n<p>So, for example:<br \/>\nA 62kWh Volkswagen ID.3 charged by a 7.4kW charger (62 \u00f7 7.4) = just over 8 hours to charge.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blockWrapper top-default bottom-default   \">\n\n<div class=\"text-image-right bg-white\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                        <h3 class=\"title\">Smart charging in a nutshell<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"text\"><p><strong>What is smart charging?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a technology system that uses data connections to find the best charging windows. With Ohme smart chargers, your car chats with us and the grid, working out when it&#8217;s greener and cheaper to charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smartphone control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the Ohme app, you can control your charger at the click of a button. <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">You can set up routines, schedule one-off charging <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">sessions,<\/span> apply a price cap (price\/kWh), and track your energy costs and consumption effortlessly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grid balancing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our tech adjusts energy intake according to demand peaks and lows, enabling peak shaving. Peak shaving manages demand spikes to ease grid stress. Energy suppliers often offer cheaper electricity during off-peak hours to achieve this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"buttons\">\n                                    \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/?post_type=guides&#038;p=1319\" target=\"_self\" >\n            <button class=\"ohme-btn primary button\" title=\"\">Learn more<\/button>\n        <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ohme-ev.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/50x50_routine-phone-phone-in-hand.webp\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"blockWrapper top-default bottom-default   \">\n\n    <div class=\"dualTilesWrapper blockWrapper\">\n        <h3><\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tilesContainer\">\n                                <div class=\"tileWrapper \">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">Explore our chargers<\/h2>\n\n                        <div class=\"copy\"><p>Unsure about your charger choice? 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