Is fast charging at the station really such a hassle, or is it not that bad?
People who do not (yet) drive an EV often see many lions and bears on the road. For example, they are afraid that they will not be able to find a fast charger if the battery is almost empty. They see the entire loading process as complicated and stressful. And people who already drive an EV often see fast charging at the station as a necessary evil, which they only think about when they are in danger of not reaching their destination.
Is this image of fast charging at the station justified? Not if you are going to fast charge at Shell Recharge. This is very easy and comfortable. And for those who have just switched from a petrol or diesel car, this shouldn’t be a huge culture shock. Fast charging on the go at Shell Recharge is just like filling up.
Extensive network
There is no need to stress about finding a location. A fast charger from Shell Recharge is never far away. There are more than 200 fast chargers throughout the Netherlands at the trusted Shell filling stations. This already means an extensive network. And the number of fast chargers is growing at a rapid pace. In addition, you have access to 300,000 public charging points in Europe with the Shell Recharge charging card or app. You can also easily find a fast charging location via the Shell Recharge app. You can also see live whether the charging points are available and what the costs are.
Simple payment
As soon as you have arrived at the fast charger, starting a charging session and paying is very simple. If you the Shell Recharge App you can simply download it via your phone. Of course you can also pay with the physical charge card or with a QR code. Then it is a matter of plugging in the charger. Don’t have a charge card yet? Then you can request it for free via the Shell Recharge App.
Done quickly
You eventually come to a fast charger to be able to charge quickly. Fortunately, this is possible with the super-fast 160 kW and 175 kW chargers from Shell Recharge. This means that most electric cars can be charged from 20% to 80% in 20 minutes. In comparison: regular charging stations only charge with 11 or 22 kW.
100% green
Skeptics sometimes question the way in which electricity is generated. Is that green energy…? At Shell Recharge, the answer is yes. The fast chargers provide your electric car with 100% green energy, certified by guarantees of origin.
Competitive rate
It is also often thought that fast charging is expensive, but with Shell Recharge you pay a competitive rate of € 0.68 per kWh (including VAT, excluding transaction costs). Charging at this rate is possible without a subscription and therefore also without subscription costs.
recharge yourself
If your car is fast charging, you can take the opportunity to charge yourself as well. At the well-maintained Shell gas stations you can go for a freshly filled sandwich or a nice cup of coffee and you will be helped by friendly staff. This allows you to continue on your way full of energy.
Air Miles
If you were used to saving Air Miles with refueling, you can also continue to save with your electric car. With fast charging with Shell Recharge you also receive Air Miles. You get an Air Mile for every kWh you charge.
And further?
You may be wondering: what will happen if more and more people start driving an EV in the near future? Are there still enough charging stations? Fortunately, Shell Recharge is continuously expanding. For example, Shell Recharge will place 1,400 chargers at GAMMA and Karwei and, together with Q-Park, they will develop five mobility hubs in major cities with access to, among other things, fast charging, shared transport such as electric bicycles, scooters or cars and logistics services such as parcel services.
Conclusion
So is station fast charging complicated and unreliable, as some people think? On the contrary, with Shell Recharge you can charge quickly, reliably and comfortably. From finding a fast charger to paying, it’s all very simple. You can also take advantage of the convenience and comfort at the station and the fresh supply. So you not only fully charge your car, but also yourself.
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