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DC Rapid Charging - Frequently Asked Questions
Real World Tested by us, CHAdeMO & CCS2
bp Pulse Colchester A12 in 2023
Q. What is DC Rapid Charging?
A. A Charging Power of 50 kW or Greater.
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Q.What is DC Ultra-Rapid Charging?
A. A Charging Power of 150 kW or Greater. Charge from 10-80% in around 30 Minutes. Learn More about Charging Speeds here
Q. I have never Used a Public DC Rapid Charger - What Do I need to Know?
A. Have a look at this page >>
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Q. How much does it Cost per kWh?
A. Between 39p/kWh (AW Energy) and £1.09 / kWh (Porsche)
The Average is around 79p/kWh in July 2025 - (Excludes Tesla Superchargers which are Much Less Expensive at an Average of 56p/kWh for Non-Tesla EV Via Contactless Payment).
TESLA Owners / Supercharger Members Pay even Less.
Paying for DC Rapid Charging:
Q. How do I Pay for My Vehicle Charging?
A. There are lots of ways to Pay for Public Charging. You Will find the most Comfortable Method in Time.
Contactless Payment / App / RFID methods are commonplace.
You Should USE A CREDIT CARD in preferance to a debit card for increased Consumer protection. Look For the Contactless Payment Symbol to Pay:
Contactless Payment
Contactless Payment Symbol
Pay by App
Contactless Payment Process
Contactless Card Reader
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Paying by Smart Phone App:
Here's a Selection of Apps to Save you Time and Money. Download them and set up an Account & add your preferred Payment method Prior to your Journey so you are Ready to use them. Charge Point Operators' App Prices are often Cheaper than Paying by Contactless Credit / Debit Card.
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Paying by App Advantages:
Paying by App often means the lowest Prices theses days. There are also loyalty schemes available and the ability to monitor your charging session remotely from your mobile.
Note: Tesla Superchargers for CCS / CCS2 Vehicles only unless you carry a CCS to CHAdeMO adapter. Download from the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Contactless Payment Card - eg a VISA Credit Card
Pay by RFID - Radio Frequency IDentification. (RFID Cards)
Most EV Chargepoints have an RFID Reader.
With Octopus ELECTROVERSE you can order a FREE RFID Card which you can use alongside or instead of the App. In areas of poor mobile signal this means you can start and stop your Charge by Placing your RFID Card against the Card Reader.
Learn More about RFID with bp pulse HERE
RFID / App For Businesses wishing to Manage their Fleet of Electric Vehicles
Can I pay for Public EV Charging with Cash?
No, unfortunately, not at this time. In the Future we hope to see Payment cards that you can load with Money rather like an Amazon Voucher in amounts such as £10, £20, 50 etc for those that may find it hard to obtain a Credit / debit card.
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Rapid Charging (DC):
From 15% to 80%: Approximately 30 minutes using a DC Rapid charger.
Maximum Charging Speed: Can charge at up to 100kW
(or 80kW on the smaller battery version).
Charging Time (10-80%): Around 35 minutes.
DC - Direct Current
Last Updated 03/07/2025
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