Do electric cars take too long to charge?

“The number of fast chargers is increasing, but electric drivers still expect it to be faster,” says Nils Sødal, Senior Communications Advisor at NAF.

In NAF's latest electric car monitor, 55 percent of electric car drivers said they thought it took too long to charge on long journeys. Only a quarter think it's going fast enough.

– This shows that many people believe that charging stops are a brake on long journeys. Especially in winter, fast charging may not be fast, says Sødal.

Many newer electric cars can charge so quickly that a half-hour stop is all you need, depending on how far you drive.

- It's a good idea to charge while doing something else. Everyone needs at least one good, long break on a long journey. Take advantage of the charging break to grab a bite to eat and relax before continuing your journey. Then you're also a more alert driver, advises Nils Sødal.

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Annoying charging queues

There may be several reasons why electric car drivers feel that charging takes a long time.

– In addition to the fact that some people think that charging is too slow, queues for charging also form quickly. The waiting time for simply connecting the car to the charger is annoying, says Sødal.

NAF believes more high-powered chargers still need to be built so cars can charge faster.

“Accessible and fast charging is key to achieving our political goals of only selling zero-emission cars as new cars by 2025,” Sødal believes. "When so many people feel that loading is too slow, there's still a lot of work to be done here," he continues.

Warm up the battery before fast charging

If your electric car has a battery preheating system before fast charging, NAF advises using it in the winter. Even on cool summer days, it is worth warming up the battery before charging. Preheating automatically warms up the battery before it reaches the charging station

– If you're not sure how it works in your car, check your owner's manual or infotainment system, advises Nils Sødal. “For those looking for an electric car, a battery heater should be on the must-have list here in Norway,” he continues.

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Source: NAF

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