Charging boxes are specially designed to charge electric vehicles and provide both faster and safer charging than, for example, a wall socket. For example, the charging box can provide up to 10 times faster charging than charging in the wall socket.

In addition, by installing a charging box at your parking space, it keeps track of the temperature during charging to minimize the fire risk that can otherwise occur when charging from a wall socket. Should something go wrong, the charging box cuts off the power to eliminate the potential danger.

The best place for a charging box is on a wall by the car's parking lot and as close to the distribution board as possible to make the supply of electricity easy. If there is no wall, you may need to mount it on a pole, which requires digging work and becomes more expensive. This is the short answer, but in practice there are many elements that matter. We will therefore go through everything you need to think about when you want to find the best place to install the charging box.

The best place to place the charging box is in the garage. Then the charging box will always be at the right temperature. It's also best for the electric car's battery, which gets longer range and life when the battery stays warm. Another advantage of having the electric car and charging box in the garage is that the charging cable stays dry and clean, which is not always the case if you charge outdoors.

A charging box is mounted on a wall, railing or pole and must be installed by an authorized electrician.

As a private individual, you may qualify for a tax deduction of up to half the cost when you install a charging box depending on a number of factors. Consult your government’s green technology deduction page.

Not all charging stations are compatible with all types of electric vehicles. Some charging stations only offer AC charging, while others offer both AC and DC charging. You can use the Zeekr Charge app to find out what types of connectors a specific charging station has so you can ensure that it's compatible with your vehicle.

You can access the charging stations that are included in the network of our partner Plugsurfing. Plugsurfing partners with around 500 local and international charging point operators (CPOs), including IONITY, Allego, and EVBox. You can access a network of 550,000 chargers in 27 European countries.

The time it takes to charge an electric vehicle depends on many factors:

- Charging speed and type (AC or DC)
- Size of vehicle’s battery
- The current level of charge
- AC charging typically takes several hours to fully charge a vehicle, while DC charging can charge a vehicle in as little as 30 minutes. Remember that you don’t need to charge your battery to 100% every time.

Alternating current (AC) charging is the most common method (at homes) and typically takes longer to charge. Direct current (DC) charging is faster, but often more expensive.

Almost all DC charging stations come equipped with the cable to support the higher charging speeds. For most AC charging applications, you are required to supply your own cable.

The cost of charging an electric vehicle also depends on many factors:

- Charging speed
- Time of the day
- Location
- Many charging stations offer different pricing plans, including pay-per-use, membership plans, and flat rate plans. It's important to research the specific charging station you plan to use to ensure that you understand the pricing and any associated fees.