Our jargon-free guide is here to help you navigate the nitty gritty of owning an EV


Making the transition: A step-by-step guide to switching to an electric vehicle

We roundup your most frequently asked questions about installing Home EV Charging. Ready to park up and plug in?


Home EV charger installation: Frequently asked questions

A home EV charger allows you to charge faster, cheaper and greener. It is also the safest way to charge your EV at home. Here we take you through our pre-installation checks to ensure you're always charging safely.

Home EV charger installation FAQs

We're keeping that range anxiety at bay. Here are some fun UK days out that are in the range of your EV on a single charge - there and back again.

Put off switching to an electric car because of the range? There's no need to be. We're keeping that range anxiety at bay. Here are some UK destinations that are in the range of your EV on a single charge - there and back again.

Bank holiday road trips in your electric car 

What is the sign-up process for the Egg EV Charger Plan? We can break it down into just 5 steps and explain it all.

What is the sign-up process for the Egg EV Charger Plan? We can break it down into just 4 steps and explain it all. The world of electric cars and finding a suitable home EV charger can be a bit of a minefield. But, at Egg, we offer home charging that’s completely hassle-free. No hidden costs. No nasty surprises. No hidden agenda. This is how to sign up!

Egg’s step-by-step guide on how to get set with home EV charging

Once you're signed up to our Egg EV Charger Plan, you'll just need to complete a few pre-install checks. Read our quick how-to guide here, and avoid any nasty surprises on the day

How to complete your pre-install checks 

Research has shown that electric vehicles are far more environmentally friendly than their petrol and diesel counterparts. Here's why.


Driving towards a greener tomorrow: The environmental benefits of electric vehicles

Stay productive or entertained while your EV charges at home with these 5 ideas to make the most of your charging time.

Recharge while you charge: 5 Things you can do while you charge your car

People who travel far for Christmas can be put off electric cars due to range anxiety. But this is how far an EV can travel on a single charge, to keep that range anxiety at bay...

Driving home for Christmas? Put off the idea of electric cars because of their range? There's no need to be. This is how far an EV can go, in relation to the UK cities you can reach in one charge - there and back again.

Driving home for Christmas: the range of an EV on a single charge

Tethered or untethered? We’re breaking down the difference between tethered and untethered charging cables to help you in your decision.

Tethered vs untethered EV chargers. The home charger you end up choosing all depends on what works best for you. We’re breaking down the difference between tethered and untethered charging cables to help you in your decision.

Should I have a tethered charger or an untethered EV charger?

We're running through 10 more tips to help you make your fuel more efficient, to cut down carbon emissions and costs.

We run through 10 more tips to help you make the most out of your petrol and diesel to save on costs and carbon emissions.

10 more tips to make your fuel more efficient

We’ve pulled together some petrol-saving tips for making your fuel more efficient.

Egg have pulled together 10 fuel-saving tips to help save money and carbon emissions.

10 tips for saving fuel to cut down carbon emissions and costs

You're required to have an isolator switch on your electrical system to ensure your EV charger install goes smoothly

Fuse box image showing where isolator switch is

Isolator Switch Electrical System Upgrades

We’re celebrating the third-ever World EV Day by busting 7 of the biggest myths out there to help you decide that you’re ready for your next car to be electric.

Busting the biggest EV myths on World EV Day

The number of EV charging points in the UK grows every month - and some are in the most scenic locations. From Devon to Glasgow, there are many public charging points to choose from. 

Interesting places to charge your electric car in the UK

The most scenic UK EV charging locations for the Bank Holiday

You may have some question marks over the costs of installing and running a home charger. Lucky for you, we know a thing or two about home charging. Our handy guide will take you through what’s involved. 


Installing your electric vehicle charger at home

Whether you’re switching or you’ve just invested in an electric vehicle, you’re bound to have a few burning questions including what kind of charger you will need to charge your car. Here's everything you need to know. 

Do all electric vehicle chargers fit all cars?

Transitioning from fuel to electric might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. If it’s your first time, here's a few things you need to know before switching. 


What you need to know before switching to electric

Want to be the talk of the town with your eco-friendly ride? We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about leasing your EV. 

Can I lease an electric vehicle? 

If you’re thinking about owning an EV, or you already own one, you might be wondering if your car needs a particular compatible charger. Let’s find out.

Does my Tesla car need a Tesla charger?

EVs are becoming more accessible and more public charging points are popping up every day.  So let’s dive deeper into the environmental impact of switching to an EV.

What environmental impact could it have if everyone switched to an EV?

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid - you’ve probably heard these terms before. But what exactly do they mean? We’re here to take you through your options and break down the technical jargon. 

Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid: what's the difference?

Are you considering making the leap to an EV? Our guide will help you get your head around everything you need to know about the cost of running an EV. 

The cost of running an electric car

How to charge an EV at home is one of the questions we get asked most regularly. So, we've broken down how it works, how much it costs, the installation process and the main differences between charging at home and on the road. 

Everything you need to know about charging your EV at home 

Head feeling scrambled? We know the world of EVs and renewables can be pretty overwhelming, and that’s really not very on-brand for us here at Egg. So we’ve compiled a jargon buster for you, explaining all the terms that you may find useful to know in your transition to clean energy.

Electric vehicle jargon buster 

Here’s a quick breakdown of the schemes currently available. But hurry, some are coming to an end soon. Don’t miss out.

What government grants are available for electric vehicles? 

Got questions about charging your EV on the street or on the go? Don’t worry, we’ll be answering all your burning questions so you’re not left in the dark.


Your guide to on-street EV charging 

Want to know your BEV from your PHEV? Our quick guide to electric vehicles and charging is here to help you wrap your head around the world of sustainable transport

Your guide to EV charging 

We’ll admit back in the early Egg days, making the switch to an electric vehicle wasn’t such a smooth process.  Now there are plenty of super reasons to make your next car an EV, here’s just 10 of them

10 reasons to switch to an EV today

So, you’ve completed your pre-installation checks. But first, let’s make sure you know exactly what to expect when our team of installers arrive at your home

Things you should know before your installation

If you ever face a problem with your charger, our handy guide can help get you back up and charging again in no time

What do the lights on my charger mean? 

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