Electric Vehicle Charging Guide

One of the most frequently asked topics by electric vehicle users is charging. In this guide, you will find detailed information about electric vehicle charging stations, charging types, and charging times.

Charging Types

AC Charging (Slow Charging)

Type 2 (Mennekes)
Type 1 (SAE J1772)

DC Charging (Fast Charging)

CCS (Combined Charging System)
CHAdeMO

Charging Times

Charging times vary depending on your vehicle's battery capacity and charging power:

AC Charging (3.7 kW - 22 kW): 6-8 hours
DC Charging (50 kW - 350 kW): 20-60 minutes

Charging Stations

Electric vehicle charging stations are rapidly spreading in Turkey. Major charging station operators:

ZES
Eşarj
Voltrun
Sharz
Powerpod

Charging Costs

Charging costs vary depending on your electricity tariff and the pricing of the charging station operator. In general:

Home charging: 0.50-1.00 TL/kWh
Public AC charging: 2.00-4.00 TL/kWh
DC fast charging: 4.00-8.00 TL/kWh

Recommendations

Use home charging as much as possible
Plan your route according to charging stations for long trips
Subscribe to more than one charging operator
Try to keep your battery between 20-80%
Use fast charging only when necessary