As you drive your electric car you will become familiar with the local chargers and their location.  If you need to plan a trip and see if the charger is compatible with your car, we recommend Plugshare.  Its a searchable database of all available chargers. We recommend you create an account and enter in your car details. That way you can easily search the chargers that your car can use.  Be a good Plugshare citizen and log in when you are charging, it helps the next people know the charger is working and available.

The Hyundai can be charged by connecting a 'EVSE' charger with a "Type 2 Plug" to a 10A 240v powerpoint - this is the charger that comes supplied with the car. We recommend that the circuit be tested by an electrician to ensure the cabling is in tip-top condition. These charge your car at around 10km of range per hour (10km/h)

When you're out and about, there are quite a few locations with “destination chargers”. These all charge similar to a dedicated home charger. Most require you to bring your own "Type 1 to Type 2" cable.  They are often installed as a “bollard” with charger integrated or mounted on a wall. The cost of these may be free (lucky you) or included in the parking charge at the location.

There is also a website and App called "A Better Route Planner"  Once you have entered your vehicle you can plot a journey on the map and it tells you the best places to stop and charge to get to your destination the quickest way you can. 

If you want to charge your car faster and reduce any chance of electrical issues, it makes sense to install a dedicated charger. Some even come with the ability to directly divert your solar power to your car when the sun is shining! These cost around $1000 for the charger and between $500-$1,000 to be installed by an electrician. These charges your car at rates up to 40km of range per hour (40km/h). It's best to get a charger installed that has a “type 2 socket” on the charger side. You then use a "Type 2 to type 1" cable that connects your car to the charger - Why? - it future proofs your installation because it's easier to change a cable than a charger, it also allows you to use your cable at a public chargers that are also Type 2. 

DC fast-charger will charge the car at approx. 300km/hr. It uses the ChAdeMO fast charge system.  In most locations, you need a dedicated phone app to access these chargers. Please note, the first 80% of charge with these is at full speed and then the charge rate slows down at the end. This protects the battery life, but may need to be factored into the time you spend at the charger.