Charging and Infrastructure

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Savings come not from charging at night, but from the cheap tier of a three-tariff plan; on a single-rate tariff, charging at night will not lower your bill.

How Much Can Off-Peak Charging Rates Save You?

Deniz Erkan24 October 2026

Charging on a night tariff only really saves money if your tariff is multi-rate - meaning three-rate: in this tier the kilowatt-hour price drops to the cheapest level of the day, and a user who shifts charging to after 22:00 buys the same energy noti…

For city dwellers without a garage, street charging is not a luxury - it is the new home of electricity: your vehicle charges every night where it is parked.

What You Need to Know About Municipal Street Charging Networks

Deniz Erkan23 October 2026

Municipal street charging networks are urban infrastructure installed in parking lots and along curbs, typically consisting of 7.4-22 kW units, offering electric vehicle users without a garage or private parking spot slow-to-medium speed AC charging …

Different Networks, Single Vehicle: The Roaming Problem at Charging Stations

Deniz Erkan23 October 2026

E-roaming in electric vehicles means the driver can authenticate and charge at stations of different charging networks with a single account, a single app, or a single RFID card, and make the payment to a single provider. It is the charging world's e…

Whichever method you choose, the station first recognizes you, connects the session to your account, and only then starts the charging.

How to Start Charging at a Public Station

Deniz Erkan22 October 2026

There are four basic ways to start a charge at a public charging station: RFID card, mobile app, contactless bank card and Plug and Charge. Regardless of the method, the logic chain is the same - the station first identifies you, links the session to…

Every kilowatt that flows from the plug but never reaches the battery turns into an invisible bill paid in installments across the conversion, cabling, and heat chain.

Where Does the Electricity Lost During Charging Go?

Deniz Erkan21 October 2026

Electricity lost during charging is the portion of energy drawn from the grid that turns into heat before reaching the battery and is consumed by auxiliary systems; electric vehicle charging typically operates at 80-95% efficiency , meaning 5-20% of …

As of March 11, 2025, a simple majority decision of the property owners is sufficient to have a wall-type charging unit installed in the shared parking lot, and a building permit is no longer required.

What Permits Are Required to Install a Charging Unit in an Apartment Parking Lot?

Deniz Erkan21 October 2026

To install a charging unit in an apartment building parking lot, depending on the condition of the location where the unit will be installed, either a simple majority decision of the homeowners' association or no decision at all is required: If your …

After 80%, every vehicle still plugged in is a resource silently wasted for drivers waiting behind.

While Waiting Your Turn at the Station: Etiquette for Public Charging

Deniz Erkan21 October 2026

Public charging station etiquette means waiting in line properly, vacating your spot in time once charging reaches 80%, not touching someone else's plug, and ending your session properly via the app. In other words, it is not just a few soft suggesti…

The performance of an electric vehicle charger is determined not so much by the quality of the device as by your fuse capacity, cable cross-section, and subscription power.

Is Your Home's Electrical Wiring Sufficient for a Wallbox?

Deniz Erkan20 October 2026

There are four technical criteria that determine whether your home's electrical installation is sufficient before installing a wallbox: the total capacity of the fuse panel, the cable cross-section, whether your connection is single-phase or three-ph…

12 years and data from 22,700 vehicles show that fast charging does not measurably degrade the battery; the real enemy is bad habits.

Does Fast Charging Damage an Electric Car's Battery?

Deniz Erkan19 October 2026

Short answer: With reasonable use, DC fast charging causes immeasurably little damage to the battery in a modern electric vehicle. It is true that high current degrades cell chemistry under laboratory conditions; however, the battery management syste…

A portable charger doesn't replace daily charging, but it provides a vital 32-64 kilometer range to get a car with a depleted battery to the nearest outlet.

Do Portable Chargers for Electric Cars Actually Work?

Deniz Erkan19 October 2026

A portable charger works, but its usefulness is limited: It is not a substitute for daily charging; it provides emergency range for a vehicle with a depleted battery to reach the nearest outlet or fast-charging station. Portable AC units running from…

Long-distance travel in an electric vehicle is planned based on charging infrastructure, not distance; the range buffer left at each stop eliminates range anxiety.

How to Plan Charging on a Long Trip?

Deniz Erkan19 October 2026

When taking a long trip in an electric vehicle, charging planning means setting your route based not only on distance but on the charging infrastructure, selecting the DC stations along your route in advance, and leaving a range buffer at every stop.…

An electric vehicle parked in your garage can become a silent power plant that, with the right equipment, keeps your home lit for days during a power outage.

Can an Electric Vehicle Power Your Home? What Is V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Charging?

Deniz Erkan18 October 2026

An electric vehicle is not just a tank that accepts charge; with the right equipment, it is a power source that can deliver the energy in its battery to the outside. The technology that enables this is called reverse charging or bidirectional chargin…