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Home charger, street charger or rapid charger?

There are three kinds of chargers, and each suits a different situation. Use them the right way and you pay the least.

By Allan Noer · 1 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

Home charger

A home charger (ladeboks) typically supplies 11 kW AC. It fills an average battery from 10 to 80% in 4–6 hours, so overnight. The electricity costs the same as in the rest of the house plus a small surcharge, and it is cheapest at night. No other way of charging is as cheap.

Street and destination chargers

Chargers on the street, in car parks and at shops also supply AC, typically 11 or 22 kW. Many cars can only take 11 kW, even if the charger can deliver 22. The price is higher than at home, but often lower than at a rapid charger. The car needs to stay there for a couple of hours.

Rapid charger

Rapid chargers send DC straight into the battery, from 50 to over 300 kW. Going from 10 to 80% typically takes 20–40 minutes, depending on the car. It is the most expensive way to charge. But it is the only one that fits a short break on a long trip.

When to use which

Everyday: home charger or street charger, while the car is parked anyway.
On long trips: rapid charger, and only to around 80%.
When you are in a hurry: rapid charger. Choose by price, as the difference can be up to 1.39 DKK/kWh.
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