Understanding the charging needs of the driver and electric vehicle, as well as the safety precautions and emergency procedures, for using charging stations is crucial for both the user and those developing and enabling the charging network.
This section provides information about typical safety features built into charging stations, safe charging practices and the procedures to follow if assistance is needed.
We recommend the vehicle manufacturer’s emergency response instructions are always followed. However, if these are not available, this section outlines some general instructions.
The different components of electric vehicle charging equipment used for public charging are outlined here, including charging point connectors and socket outlets.
