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EV charging, explained

Practical articles on charging an electric car — how to pick a station, what it costs and what actually affects your range.

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Why you should never pull the cable taut when charging an electric car

It looks simple – you plug the cable in and charge. But behind that seemingly elementary procedure sit a number of technical details that are often underestimated. One of the most common and…

4 May 2026 · 4 min read

DC versus AC: the difference between fast and slow EV charging

Electric vehicles are no longer the future, they are the present. As they grow in popularity, one of the questions new and…

24 October 2025 · 4 min read

Charging from street lights: Sofia takes another step towards an electric future

In March the Sofia district of Oborishte made an innovative move in support of electric mobility, beginning tests of the first…

5 April 2025 · 1 min read

EV charging stations for business: the benefits for hotels, restaurants and retail

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular in Bulgaria and around the world…

17 September 2024 · 2 min read

Is charging an electric car safe – answers to frequently asked questions

Is charging your electric car safe? Absolutely! Even so, as with any electrical device, there are important precautions that need…

25 July 2024 · 3 min read

What can cause a charging station to interrupt charging?

If your electric car stops charging before the battery has reached 100%, there may be several…

26 April 2024 · 4 min read

How important is the charging cable for an electric car?

Owning an electric car is one of the best decisions you can ever make. It is convenient not only for you and your family, but…

23 February 2024 · 3 min read

What does charging your electric car with a GigaCharger station outside your house or building cost?

When choosing which fuel-powered car to buy, you will probably pay attention to the approximate fuel consumption quoted by…

30 January 2024 · 3 min read

How “green” are electric cars really?

We took into account every possible criterion, such as the amount of CO2 released in generating electricity or burning fuel, as…

8 January 2024 · 2 min read

Why should hotels install EV charging stations?

Holiday travel is expected to pick up in 2024, as the hotel and tourism sector sees a significant recovery following the downturn…

4 January 2024 · 2 min read

Why can new combustion-engined cars cost their owners 1,500 lv. more than electric ones?

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit notes that switching to an electric car brings a “rapid return on the investment made”.…

4 January 2024 · 2 min read

Electric car efficiency in winter: how can we improve it?

The efficiency of an electric car depends on several factors. One of them is how you drive. Aggressive acceleration and sustained…

6 December 2023 · 5 min read

How do you choose an EV charging station?

EV charging stations play an important role in changing the car industry, providing a convenient and quick way to charge. These…

29 May 2023 · 4 min read

Why charging an electric car to 100% is SAFE

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming ever more popular as the world moves towards a more sustainable…

17 April 2023 · 3 min read

Charging an electric car is far more accessible and convenient than you think

Anyone who has bought an electric car knows its advantages. Cost-effectiveness, environmental credentials, a view to the future…

6 February 2023 · 2 min read