
How to charge
LeasePlan provides the charging solutions you need for your electric cars. At home, on the move and at work. This means you will have a single point of contact for everything involving electric cars.
Find out what you need to charge your electric car
At home, at the office or on the road

Charger
The charger can be installed at home or at the office; alternatively, you can use public chargers available on the road.

Charging cable
Electric vehicles come with a cable to connect the car to the charging station. In some cases, you can use whatever is available at the charging station.

Charging card
Identical to a fuel card, to activate charging stations. Is called an EMSP (Electric Mobility Service Provider) card, and is provided by various partners with whom LeasePlan works.
Home charging
Charging at home conveniently enables you to wake up to a fully charged electric vehicle. But it’s only an option for specific living situations. If home charging is for you, you’ll need to know all about the advantages and costs. You’ll also need to learn about the different types of charging points and how to get, install and manage one of your own.
Public charging
Do you need to charge on the go? Public charging networks are growing each year across Europe and beyond. Still, the growth of the network is not yet as fast as the growth of new electric mobility adopters. The truth is, if you're going on a long trip, you need to plan. Learn all about using public chargers. From speed, costs and using charge cards.
What types of charging stations are there?
Normal charging stations can charge an electric car, in public or private spaces, at charging speeds of 3.7kW to 22 kW. Costs also vary according to charging speed. Be aware of the maximum charging speed allowed by your car. In other words, if you have a hybrid or electric vehicle which charges up to a maximum of 3.7kW, you should not use a 22 kW station. Apps such as Miio can help you understand which charger is recommended for your vehicle.
Fast charging stations can charge an electric car, in public or private spaces, above 22 kW.
In this case the charging cable is at the station, and you do not need to use the cable that comes with the car. This type of charging, for the most part used for 100% electric vehicles, is ideal for use while travelling, since the charging time is shorter. Nationally, most of these chargers have a charging speed of 50 kW, but there is already equipment available that supports speeds up to 350 kW.
You can also use the converter that comes with your car to connect to a normal household outlet. In this case, the charging time is quite long, but it is one possibility.
If you’re going to drive an electric car abroad, be sure to be aware of the country’s charging infrastructures. Make sure your itinerary includes the necessary stops for recharging your car. In addition to the vehicle’s own internal navigation system, there are many apps that can help you arrive at your destination. One example is: A Better Route Planner. In order to charge, you will have to buy special cards or use local apps.