October 2025

How long does it take to charge an EV in 2025?

Charging times vary depending on your car and charger. This UK guide breaks down 2025’s most popular EVs with realistic 10-80% public DC times, plus tips to charge faster and a simple calculator.

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Illustration of two electric cars charging at stations, with a confused lightning bolt character and a clock in the background.

How long does it take to charge an EV in 2025?

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UK EV charge point map - Find public chargers near you

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EV charging cards UK: How to choose the best one

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Cornwall, UK to North Cape, Norway (7,438 mile/11,970 km journey)

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The UK cities with the most EV chargers in 2025: Where to charge your EV

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ICE-ing, overstay fees & EV parking rules: what you need to know

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Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (June 2025)

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How to find EV chargers near you (The easy way)

Charged: 15 Questions with... Mer

The UK’s busiest EV charging spots – and how to dodge the crowds

The UK’s busiest EV charging spots – and how to dodge the crowds

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Women driving the future of electric mobility

Charged: 15 Questions with… IONITY

EV charging behaviours to adopt

5 EV charging behaviours to take up and why they matter

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Why do Chris and Julie, Pole to Pole, love electric vehicles? (Part 2)

Pole to Pole electric vehicle with zap mascots in the snow

Why do Chris and Julie, Pole to Pole, love electric vehicles? (Part 1)

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'Refer a friend' Competition 2024

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Electro Beat: Your monthly dose of EV news (November 2024)

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Christmas markets with EV charging nearby (global edition!)

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Which UK Christmas Markets Have EV Charging Stations?

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Things to do this Halloween in the UK (with EV charging stations)

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Halloween events with EV charging nearby (Germany edition!)

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Halloween events with EV charging nearby (Italy edition!)

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Halloween events with EV charging nearby (France edition!)

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Halloween events with EV charging nearby (Spain edition!)

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The ultimate charging network guide: InstaVolt

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Top attractions with EV charging: France

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The ultimate charging network guide: IONITY

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UK Festivals with EV charging nearby

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How to ‘Refer a friend’ to Octopus Electroverse?

Charging at the Olympics

Navigate the Paris Olympics in an EV!

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Hotels with EV charging nearby - UK

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Dreamy EV Road Trips: UK Edition

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Octopus Electroverse teams up with GWM ORA for a Clean Air Day road trip

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Hotels with EV charging nearby - Italy

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The best gadgets for your electric vehicle

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Which EV charging discounts and benefits can EV drivers get with Octopus Electroverse?

Top evs to buy secondhand

The top EVs to buy secondhand

Secondhand EV Buying

The ultimate guide to buying a secondhand EV

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Milton Keynes to Nazaré, Portugal (1,400-mile EV road trip)

Hotel blog - Germany

Hotels with EV charging nearby - Germany

Driving your EV in (Germany)

Driving an electric vehicle in Germany

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How to use the Electroverse route planner

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Mastering Efficiency: The Art of Driving Electric Vehicles

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Why can public charging be more expensive than home charging?

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How to pay for electric car charging on the public network

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Octopus Electroverse 2023 Wrapped

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Can electric vehicle batteries help power the grid?

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What is Octopus Electroverse Plunge Pricing?

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Tips and tricks to overcome charging related dilemmas

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Driving an electric vehicle in the Netherlands

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What is wireless EV charging?

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Hotels with EV charging nearby - Spain

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Hotels with EV charging nearby - France

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A beginner's guide to Octopus Electroverse

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Electroverse customisations

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Driving an electric vehicle in France

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Driving an electric vehicle in Spain

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Driving an electric vehicle in Italy

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Electric vehicle sharing

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Do I need to pay road tax on an electric vehicle?

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Sign up (or in!) to Octopus Electroverse

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Top tips for long road trips!

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How efficient are electric vehicles?

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EV News: UK's first Lithium refinery

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How to get over holiday blues (EV road trip edition)

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Second-hand electric vehicle prices are dropping!

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Octopus Electroverse features you should know (part 3)

EV Toolkit - Guide before you buy header

The Ultimate EV Toolkit

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Your most frequently asked questions, answered!

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What is bidirectional charging?

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How to use an Octopus Electrocard

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How to use an untethered, on-street EV charger

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What to do if an EV charge point is broken or out of order?

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Local electric taxis in the UK

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Surrey to Normandy (1,000-mile EV road trip)

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Norwich to Stratford, London (240-mile EV road trip)

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Can EV batteries be recycled?

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What is a charging curve?

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Lancashire to Hampshire (249-mile EV road trip)

How to use the Electroverse car apps Oct 24

How to use the Octopus Electroverse car apps

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How to rent an EV

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Electric Power: Women in EVs

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What is Plug & Charge?

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Which charging networks offer rapid and ultra-rapid charging speeds?

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Octopus Electroverse 2022 Wrapped

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Electroverse features you should know (part 2)

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Top tips for using the public charging network

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What affects your EV charging speed?

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How can I get an electric car through salary sacrifice?

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How does cold weather affect EV battery capacity?

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The History of the Electric Vehicle (...and what's to come!)

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kW v kWh – what's the difference?

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How to charge your car... from your phone!

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Top UK Attractions with EV Charging Stations

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How to order an Octopus Electrocard

How to use the Electroverse App Oct 24 New Splash Screen

How to use the Octopus Electroverse app

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EV Road Trip Checklist

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Octopus Electroverse Features You Should Know

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EV Life Hacks

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The definitive EV dictionary