{"id":19568,"date":"2025-08-13T12:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/full-service-leasing\/the-abcs-of-electric-cars\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T12:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:30:23","slug":"the-abcs-of-electric-cars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/en\/full-service-leasing\/the-abcs-of-electric-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"The ABCs of Electric Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-670774599\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img width=\"800\" height=\"326\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original lazyload\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-src=\"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_436354825.jpeg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_436354825.jpeg\"><\/noscript><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_436354825.jpeg\"><\/noscript>                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-1870764959\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x5 md-x5 lg-x5 y15 md-y15 lg-y15 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n\n<h3><strong>The ABCs of Electric Cars<\/strong> \u2014What Should You Know as a Full-Service Leasing Customer?<\/h3>\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-1870764959 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-1870764959 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-1870764959 {\n    width: 46%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-670774599 {\n  padding-top: 500px;\n}\n#banner-670774599 .overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.31);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" ><\/div>\n\n<p>Driving an electric car is convenient, eco-friendly, and surprisingly easy once you know the basics.  <span data-text-color=\"primary\"><strong>With a full-service lease, you can enjoy all the benefits of an electric car without worrying about maintenance, insurance, or unexpected costs\u2014you just drive.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On this page, you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to charge at home<\/strong> \u2014what are the options for single-family homes or apartment buildings, and how does billing work through a company?<br\/><strong>Where to charge while on the road<\/strong> \u2014the main public charging networks and how to use them.<br\/><strong>What you need to know as an electric car owner<\/strong> \u2014practical tips for battery maintenance, planning your charging schedule, and optimizing costs.<\/p>\n<h1><span data-text-color=\"primary\">Charging at Home \u2013 Convenient and Affordable<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Charging your electric car at home is the most convenient\u2014and often the most cost-effective\u2014way to power your vehicle.<strong> As a full-service leasing customer<\/strong>, you can take advantage of a solution where charging is billed at your home electricity rate and payment is handled directly through us\u2014you don\u2019t have to pay anything separately or submit receipts.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A home charging station is installed at a single-family home, townhouse, or apartment building.<\/li>\n<li>Charge at the same rate as the electricity tariff agreed upon with the company (e.g., the same price as at a gas station in the Alexela network).<\/li>\n<li>The only additional charges are a monthly fee or a sign-up fee (e.g., \u20ac2.99), which will appear directly on your bill.<\/li>\n<li>The charging cost is automatically billed to your company&#8217;s account\u2014there is no need to request a separate reimbursement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Alexela &#038; VOOL \u201cturnkey\u201d solution<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In collaboration with VOOL, we offer a complete home charging solution:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional installation and setup.<\/li>\n<li>Load Management \u2013 The charger adjusts its power consumption based on the home\u2019s other electrical usage, preventing overloads.<\/li>\n<li>Smart software\u2014downloads occur automatically when the market price is at its lowest, helping to keep costs down.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for both private homes and parking spaces in apartment buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip<\/strong>: If you can charge your car at night or during off-peak hours, it can significantly reduce your overall costs.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h1><span data-text-color=\"primary\">Charging on the Go \u2013 Speed and Convenience<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>With an electric car, you don&#8217;t have to limit yourself to charging at home. In Estonia and throughout Europe, there is a growing network of public charging stations that allow you to charge quickly and conveniently, even during longer trips. <\/p>\n<p>Alexela offers chargers of various power ratings throughout Estonia:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Up to 22 kW<\/strong> \u2013 suitable for longer stops, such as during the workday or overnight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Up to 50 kW and up to 160 kW<\/strong> \u2014a good choice if you want to charge your car from 20% to 80% in about 30 to 60 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Up to 400 kW<\/strong> \u2013 ultra-fast charging, which can take as little as 10\u201320 minutes, depending on the car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 The higher the power, the faster the battery charges\u2014but the price per kWh is also higher.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Prices and Payment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>starting at ~0.32 \u20ac\/kWh (22 kW)<\/li>\n<li>up to ~0.59 \u20ac\/kWh (400 kW)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An additional fee (time-based charge) applies if you leave your car connected to the charger past a certain time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>~0.10 \u20ac\/min after 90 minutes (slower chargers)<\/li>\n<li>~0.15 \u20ac\/min after 60 minutes (fast chargers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How do I pay for charging?<\/strong><br><span data-text-color=\"primary\"><strong>As a full-service leasing customer, you can use your company\u2019s contract with Alexela\u2014charges will be billed directly to your company\u2019s account.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where are the charging stations located?<\/strong><br\/>Alexela chargers are located in major cities, along highways, and at service stations.<br\/>\ud83d\udccd We recommend using <strong>the Alexela app<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexela.ee\/et\/elektrilaadijate-otsing#kuva=kaart;tankla-teenused=koik;kutused=elekter;teeninduspunkti-liik=elektrilaadijad;regioon=koik\"><strong>the charging map on the website<\/strong><\/a>to find the nearest charger with the appropriate power output.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1381129961\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img width=\"800\" height=\"320\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original lazyload\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-src=\"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_420446467.jpeg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_420446467.jpeg\"><\/noscript><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/myavis.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_420446467.jpeg\"><\/noscript>                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n\n   <div id=\"text-box-937983354\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x90 md-x90 lg-x90 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n\n<h3 class=\"uppercase\">Tips for Electric Car Owners<\/h3>\n\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-937983354 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-937983354 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-box-937983354 {\n    width: 40%;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1381129961 {\n  padding-top: 500px;\n}\n#banner-1381129961 .overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.31);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h1> <\/h1>\n<h1><span data-text-color=\"primary\">Tips and the Basics for Electric Car Owners<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Electric cars are a technology that makes life easier\u2014but knowing a few things can help you get the most out of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Plan your charging wisely<\/strong><br\/>Use a home charger at night or when the electricity market price is at its lowest. On longer trips, stop at charging stations that offer a suitable charging speed\u2014the fastest option isn\u2019t always the most economical. <\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Keep your battery in good condition<\/strong><br\/>You don\u2019t need to charge the battery to 100% every day\u2014 <strong>the 20\u201380% range is best for the battery\u2019s lifespan<\/strong>. Avoid completely draining the battery, especially during cold winters. <\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Use different charging options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At home\u2014comfortable and affordable.<\/li>\n<li>At work\u2014if there&#8217;s a charging station, take advantage of it.<\/li>\n<li>On the go \u2013 choose a charger based on its location, power, and price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. 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