Best EV Charging Stations in the UK

The Rolec Type 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Unit is almost flawless. The white housing's easily soiled but it is also quite attractive. Besides this, this expensive but effective, efficient, and capable charging station has no noteworthy downsides.

First things first, its housing is weatherproof, with the IP65 protection class letting you leave the unit charging overnight even when it is raining outside. Constructed from hard-wearing polycarbonate, there's almost no chance the station will deform. Furthermore, it is UV stabilised, working alongside the integrated overload and fault current protection switches that electric car charging stations are not complete without nowadays.

The best thing about this unit is its size though. At 17.9 x 14.2 x 41.6 centimetres, this is the most compact EV charging station that offers the charging speed reaching 40 kilometres per hour. More often than not, the units that boast comparable charging speeds are much less space-saving.

In closing, the Rolec Type 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Unit will accommodate most people with electric vehicles and hybrid cars. But the people that will benefit even more from this product are the ones that are working with limited space.

The Morec B20-BC-32A-T2 looks a little more sophisticated than its competition. The polished housing, rounded edges, and LCD screen make this model as sleek as EV charging stations come. On this screen, you will find the vehicle's data during charging. It will display the charge state, including temperature, voltage, and current. However, the screen will not let you change the charging speed, which is a little unfortunate but, reaching 32 kilometres of range per hour, the speed will seldom disappoint anyway.

The mounting hardware that's fitted into the box includes hard-wearing screws that will prevent the screen from falling. Plus, the 6.1-metre cable will leave enough space between the vehicle and the charging unit. The package also includes a holder for the plug and a J-hook for the cable.

Nevertheless, its biggest standout feature is the power leveller, balancing the station when multiple electric devices are charging. Thanks to this implement, the unit can work under constant current, avoiding breakage and different safety hazards that come from current instability.

All things considered, the Morec B20-BC-32A-T2 gives you more information and makes sure that its operation remains safe.

The QUBEV EVON0010 does not present the sleek front that the previous model presents nor does this charging station sport the first unit's compact design. Nevertheless, this station features the same high-end specs and costs almost two times less than its more expensive peers, making quite an appealing case.

Sure, the unit is bulky, but the heavy-duty ABS plastic that it is made from won't get brittle with time and has no problems with high temperatures. Its housing is also IP65 weatherproof, meaning that the model is fine with most elements, including total protection against dust and the biggest downpours.

Aside from the size, what makes the low-end price and the high-end specs possible is the fact that the mounting hardware that's shipped with the unit is a little fiddly, making installation difficult. Also, the shipment does not include a cable, but you can always purchase one separately for a few bucks.

The 'high-end' specs that we've alluded to a few times already refer to the 230-volt, 32-ampere output that gives you up to 40 kilometres of range per hour. With this output, the QUBEV EVON0010 boasts the best price-performance ratio on the market today. Plus, you can decrease the amperage, going with 6 amperes to minimise the load on the grid.

The K.H.O.N.S. Type 1 Portable EV Charger is not quite the station that the previous models are. No, this portable charger caps at 13 kilometres of range per hour, which is respectable considering its size. Needless to say, this is not something you install at home, this is something that smart EV owners should have with them at all times. What's more, the package includes a carry bag, making transportation even more hassle-free. Measuring ~7.5 metres, the cable lets you park practically anywhere around the charging unit, not keeping you as tied to the unit/station as most EV charging cables do.

Despite its humble beginnings, this model features an IP55 enclosure, protecting the internal components against limited dust ingress and ensuring no harmful deposits. With the second '5' referring to liquids, the result is that the enclosure can also handle the worst rain. Last but not least, there're multiple LED indicators that display the power, connector, charge, and fault status.

Of course, the product has its shortcomings too. But, apart from the connector being tight initially, we don't reckon most users will have problems with anything else, making the K.H.O.N.S. Type 1 Portable EV Charger an excellent portable solution.

The EVFUEL Type 2 Portable EV Charger Cable and Charging Box sticks with the portable crowd but borrows its performance from charging stations. offering 40 kilometres of range per hour, this package recharges electric cars as fast as much less portable charging units. Of course, the difference here is that you can use the charger and the cable at home as well as anywhere else (as long as you can plug these bad boys in). That said, there's a pretty good chance you'll be able to do that, with credits going to the TravelMaster™ connectors that transform Type-2 connectors into UK plugs. With these, you can recharge your EV anywhere in the mainland or Europe.

The housing on these 2 charging accessories is not quite as robust, with the IP44 enclosure protecting them from rain but not from dust. However, the same enclosure will be able to shield the internal components from 1-millimetre solid objects like wires and nails, so that's something. Also, the charger heats up during prolonged use, but nothing serious. So, taking the package's portable nature and performance into account, the EVFUEL Type 2 Portable EV Charger Cable and Charging Box should leave even the most demanding drivers satisfied, especially those who are frequent travellers.