Charging Long Range EVs

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Range is a key factor when choosing an EV. With over 15 models in New Zealand offering more than 430 km per charge, more drivers are making the switch. As of the end of April 2025, New Zealand had approximately 82,500 fully electric light vehicles (BEVs) and around 37,300 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) registered, totaling nearly 119,800 plug-in vehicles on the road. (source evdb.co.nz)

Actual range depends on driving conditions. Manufacturer estimates may differ from real-world performance.

Type 2 EVs don’t need brand-specific chargers. We recommend a wall charger with Dynamic Load Balancing and a 3-phase Type 2 cable. This setup gives about 40 km of range per hour when charging at home and supports the fastest AC charging in public.

Heading out of town and need to find a charging station? Use free Apps to locate the charging station you need en route. You can find links to these apps on our webpage Public Charging Essentials.

You don’t need a specific brand of EVSE—just make sure it’s certified for use in New Zealand. Of course, we’d love if you chose ours! Learn more on our Charging Safety page.

Confused by EV terms? Check out our this page for clear explanations.

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Wall Chargers

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BCP Smart Chargers

Customise the charging window or rate to suit your needs

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Type 2 Leads

Charge from an AC wall charger at home or away

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AC CHARGING

Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cables

EVs which are NZ new or ex-UK have a Type 2 socket. A Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable allows you to connect any Type 2 EV to an AC charging station when you need to supply your own cable. The cable has a handle at each end and it’s easy to connect the car to a wall charger.

Versatile 22kW Type 2 to Type 2 cables

A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is a must-have. It’s widely used in NZ, as most public AC chargers and home wall units have Type 2 sockets.

EV Power’s most versatile cable supports 3-phase charging (up to 22kW), depending on your EV’s battery specs.

Charging Options

Public AC Charging Station: 22 kW
Domestic AC Wall Charger: 7.4 kW per hour

A 22 kW three-phase charging cable is compatible with both a 7.4 kW single-phase supply and a 22 kW three-phase supply. NB: Vehicles may have different shaped charging sockets, such as Tesla, CHAdeMO, or CCS.

WALL CHARGERS

Charge at home or work to save money and enjoy convenience. With Dynamic Load Balancing, your EV charges safely alongside high-usage appliances—no risk of overloading circuits.

Get around 40 km of range per hour, depending on your EV’s charging rate. Even long-range models like Tesla can charge easily at home with a Type 2 wall charger.

Choice of:

Tethered and non-tethered
3 phase and single phase
Solar
Smart and non-smart

DC CHARGING

Is available around the country at purpose-built parking areas. You achieve a fast charge (where your EV can accept it) and you’ll be using the cable tethered to the charging.

For many Type 1 EVs like the Nissan Leaf, use the tethered DC cable with the CHAdeMO socket, if equipped with one.
For most Type 2 EVs, use the CCS-combo DC cable. However, some Type 2 cars in NZ may only have a Type 2 AC socket and lack DC fast charging (no CCS-combo).