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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Shane Hickey

Charging an electric car at home: what kit do you need and what is the cost?

Kia electric car charging on a residential street from house using pavement cable protector
Some EV tariffs are only available if you are an existing customer. Photograph: Alex Segre/Alamy

When you buy an electric vehicle you need to think about how you will charge it at home. The two main things you will need are a charger and a smart meter.

The kit

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