With a charging station (wallbox), you can charge up to 8 times faster than via a regular wall outlet. Below is an example of how long it takes to charge a 30 kW car battery, using a charging station or a regular wall outlet. A smart charging cable can be used to safely charge a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

kW Duration Method

11 kW < 3 h Charging station

7.4 kW < 4 h Charging station

3.7 kW < 8 h Charging station

2.3 kW < 13 h Smart Cable or regular power outlet*