Introduction

There are two major concerns of any EV owner that are interlinked – range anxiety and charging locations. Range anxiety is a well-known aspect of zero-emission vehicle ownership, and very often, you are unsure of the exact range due to various circumstances like temperature, driving dynamics, or simple loss of battery charge. However, even though they are more and more common throughout Europe, charging stations are still not as frequent as gas stations. This causes concerns amongst the early adopters of the EV segment and undoubtedly raises another question – can I charge my vehicle without the charging station? The short answer is yes. But read through and find out where exactly you can do it. Today, we will cover some less-known charging locations and methods other than public chargers, malls, and charging stations. 

Home Charging

Of course, the most logical location is the home charger, which is convenient but not the fastest way to charge your EV. You can plug your electric vehicle into a standard 120-volt household outlet using the car's charging cable. However, charging with a 120-volt outlet is very slow, often providing only 2-5 miles of range per hour of charging. This is suitable for overnight charging or if you don't need to drive far. The home charging is known as Level 1 due to the fact it is the slowest available. But, if you own a set of Voldt charging cables, you might experience better charging times at home. Our products are made of the best materials with the lowest resistance, which means they transfer the most energy in any condition. 

240-Volt Outlet

Some commercial facilities have 240-volt outlets that can be used for charging EVs. This way is known as Level 2 charging; you will need a Level 2 adapter and charging cables. Luckily, we at Voldt have a range of Level 2 accessories for any electric vehicle currently on sale. This method charges much faster than a standard outlet, typically providing about 10-30 miles of range per hour. If you use Voldt equipment, the result could be even better since our gear is made of top-quality materials ensuring lossless energy transfer. 

Portable Solar Panels

The idea behind this charging method is excellent, but its real-life usability is a bit disappointing. Yes, you can make electricity from solar panels, but it might not be enough to charge your car sufficiently. However, the tests showed that if you put enough solar panels and leave them a whole day to collect the energy, it can be turned into electricity to power your vehicle. On average, one solar panel can produce from 250 to 400 watts of electricity daily. If you have 10 of those, you can produce up to 40 kWh, which is about half of the capacity of the standard EV. Not much, but enough to get you going and take you to the nearest charging station.