AC ↔ DC
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AC or DC? Understanding charging
The basics of power, connectors and charging time.
Read guide ↗A BETTER-INFORMED JOURNEY
Your electric life.
Start here.
Find your next charge. Discover your next car. Understand the cost of your journey. Practical knowledge for life with an electric vehicle.
Open sources. Transparent calculations. Free to explore.
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VOLTS / ELECTRIC LIVINGYour next stop is the future.
01 / EXPLORE
42electric modelsA starter selection from 9 brands
23practical guidesIn 30 languages
7calculatorsCost, range and charging plans
30localized core experiencesContent in all 30 languages
EXPLORATION HUB
Make electric work for you.
Get straight to what you need.
01 / Charging map
Open full-screen map ↗Your next charge starts here.
Explore registered charging locations around the world.
The map is provided by an external service. If it does not load, open Open Charge Map directly.
Open in Open Charge Map ↗If the map does not display, use the full-screen link. Coverage depends on source records; completeness and live availability are not guaranteed. Check power, pricing and access with the operator before travelling. Open Charge Map ↗
02 / Tools
kWh · kW · kmKnow the numbers before you go.
Enter your own values for instant estimates.
Charging & journey costs
Include charging losses in the electricity drawn from the grid.
Time assumes constant average power. Temperature, battery and charging curve affect the result.
RANGE LAB
How far can you go?
Estimate range from usable energy and consumption.
282 km
This is not a manufacturer or laboratory range figure. Weather, speed, load and route matter.
03 / Guides
All guides ↗Your electric living handbook.
From your first charge to your next road trip.
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Everyday habits for battery health
A practical approach guided by manufacturer instructions.
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04 / EV DIRECTORY
Discover your next electric vehicle.
42 models · 9 brands · Manufacturer sources
Drawings illustrate body styles; they are not actual model images.
TeslaModel 3
TeslaModel Y
KiaEV3
KiaEV6
KiaEV9
HyundaiINSTER
HyundaiIONIQ 3
HyundaiIONIQ 5
HyundaiIONIQ 6
HyundaiKONA Electric
VolkswagenID.3
VolkswagenID.4
VolkswagenID.5
VolkswagenID.7
VolkswagenID.7 Tourer
VolkswagenID. Buzz
BMWi4
BMWi5 Saloon
BMWi5 Touring
BMWi7
BMWiX
BMWiX1
BMWiX2
BMWiX3
Renault4 E-Tech
Renault5 E-Tech
RenaultMegane E-Tech
RenaultScenic E-Tech
BYDDOLPHIN SURF
BYDDOLPHIN
BYDATTO 2
BYDATTO 3
BYDSEAL
BYDSEALION 7
VolvoEX30
VolvoEX40
VolvoEC40
VolvoEX90
MGMG4 EV
MGMGS5 EV
MGMGS6 EV
MGCyberster
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Starter catalogue, not a complete market listing. Body classifications are editorial. Follow manufacturer links for current pricing, range and specifications. Sources checked: 26 October 2026.
05 / COMPARE LAB
Three scenarios. One comparison.
Compare annual energy costs using your own vehicle data.
| Scenario | Cost / 100 km | Annual grid energy | Annual energy cost |
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Energy expenses only; purchase, maintenance, taxes and insurance are excluded. No currency conversion.
06 / KNOWLEDGE
More knowledge. Better decisions.
23 guides · Individual pages you can share.
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07 / EV A–Z
The electric vehicle glossary.
kW
Power: the rate of energy transfer.
kWh
Energy: power multiplied by time.
SOC
Battery state of charge.
SOH
An indicator describing battery state of health.
AC
Alternating current; conversion occurs onboard.
DC
Direct current; conversion occurs in the station.
WLTP
A standardised vehicle test procedure; real range varies.
EPA
A US range and consumption rating system.
CCS
A connector system combining AC and DC charging.
Type 2
An AC connector used in many markets.
NACS
A charging connector standard originating in North America.
CHAdeMO
A DC charging connector standard.
BMS
Battery management system.
OBC
The vehicle’s onboard AC charger.
V2L
Powering external equipment from a compatible vehicle.
Roaming
Access to partner charging networks through a shared service.
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08 / READY TO GO
Ready for the road?
Your checklist is saved only in this browser. No location or account details are stored.
09 / TRIP ENERGY LAB
Build your trip energy budget.
Enter distance and consumption to estimate energy and theoretical charging needs.
ENERGY BUDGET
108 kWh
Battery energy consumed during the trip
Grid energy to buy on the road70 kWh
Theoretical minimum charging sessions2
Estimated total charging time84 min
Estimated distance before first charge250 km
This does not recommend a route or stations. It assumes constant consumption and average power. Session count uses energy between minimum reserve and the charging target. Traffic, queues and detours are excluded.
Explore stops on the map ↗10 / ELECTRIC VS PETROL
How could your energy expenses change?
Compare a mix of home and public charging with fuel costs.
Annual electricity cost— TRY
Annual fuel cost— TRY
Fuel minus electricity— TRY
Example inputs are not current market tariffs. A positive difference means lower electricity costs. Energy expenses only; purchase, maintenance, taxes, insurance and installation are excluded. Currency follows the main calculator; no exchange conversion.
11 / HOME CHARGING
How much can you charge overnight?
Plan home charging using average power, losses and parking time.
OVERNIGHT PLAN
80%
Charge achievable in the available time, capped at your target
Time needed for target—
Estimated target completion—
Grid energy during the parking window—
Plan status—
Assumes constant average grid power; supply, vehicle limits, load sharing and temperature affect actual results. Charging is assumed to stop at the target. This tool does not control a charger.
12 / START HERE
Explore by your needs.
Plan your electric transition one step at a time.
13 / TARIFF LAB
Look beyond the price per kWh.
Compare two tariffs including session, time, idle and membership costs.
Example values do not represent a current operator tariff. The same energy and duration apply to both scenarios.
TARIFF A
Cost scenario A
TARIFF B
Cost scenario B
Tariff A total— TRY
Tariff B total— TRY
Total difference— TRY
| Cost item | A | B |
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Formula: energy × unit rate + charging minutes × time rate + session fee + billable idle time + parking + monthly membership / monthly sessions. Free idle time is deducted only from post-charge idle time. Bundles, promotions and fee caps are not modelled. Do not mix tax-inclusive and tax-exclusive rates. Currency follows the main calculator; no exchange conversion.
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Good decisions start with clear information.
Calculations use your own inputs. Vehicle entries link to manufacturers. We explain the charging map’s coverage and how your data is used.
Sources and calculation methods ↗Does the map include every charger worldwide?
The map shows Open Charge Map records. Coverage varies by country and data provider; we do not claim exhaustive global coverage.
Are availability and prices live?
Live status and pricing are not connected for every network. Verify information in the operator’s own application.
Are all 30 languages complete?
All 30 languages include 23 guides, six calculator pages, help and privacy information.
How accurate are the calculations?
Results are estimates based on your inputs. The actual charging curve, temperature and road conditions affect real-world results.