Start with the
useful stuff.

↗Start with usable battery capacity in kWh, not only the advertised range. A larger pack usually gives more flexibility, but also adds cost and weight.

↗Match the battery to your weekly routine: calculate your normal daily kilometres, then leave a practical buffer for traffic, air-conditioning, detours and battery reserve.

↗Check the test cycle behind the range figure. WLTP, NEDC and CLTC are not interchangeable, and Bangladesh heat, congestion and cabin cooling can reduce real-world range.

↗Then compare charging speed, warranty, service support, ground clearance, tyres, safety equipment and parts availability. A large battery cannot compensate for poor local support.

↗Ask an electrician to inspect the meter, main breaker, earthing, cable size, socket condition and available load before choosing a 3.3, 7 or 11 kW charger.

↗Use a dedicated circuit with the protection specified by the charger and local electrical requirements. Do not use a hot, loose, cracked or improvised extension socket for overnight charging.

↗Keep the plug, control box and connection points dry and off the ground. Do not charge through standing water, with a damaged cable, or under a leaking roof.

↗A portable Mode 2 EVSE is useful as a backup, but it is not a substitute for a properly designed wallbox. Buy equipment with documented protection and warranty, and have the installation tested.

↗AC power is converted inside the car. A 7 kW wallbox does not mean every EV will accept 7 kW; the onboard AC charger may cap the rate lower.

↗DC fast charging sends controlled DC from the station to the battery. The car controls the power, and the fastest part is usually between a lower and middle state of charge—not near 100%.

↗For daily use, set a charge limit according to the manufacturer’s guidance and use DC fast charging when you need a quick top-up or are travelling between cities.

↗Before a long trip, check the station’s connector, operating hours, payment method, recent status and backup route. A charger listed online may still be occupied or offline.

↗Never use an IP rating as the car’s wading permission. IP67/IP68 describes a tested electrical enclosure; it does not rate the whole vehicle or guarantee safe driving through a flooded road.

↗Wading depth is model-specific. Read the owner’s manual and avoid water of unknown depth, fast-moving water, water near the door sill, or any route where you cannot see the road surface.

↗If you must cross a shallow, known puddle, go slowly and steadily, leave extra stopping distance and test the brakes gently afterward. Avoid creating a bow wave around pedestrians or motorcycles.

↗If water reaches the cabin, the vehicle is submerged, high-voltage components are damaged or a warning appears: leave safely, do not charge or touch orange cables, and arrange an authorised inspection.

↗Type 2 is the common AC connector across Europe and is widely seen on Bangladesh-market EVs. CCS2, also called Combo 2, adds two larger DC pins for fast charging.

↗Type 1 and CCS1 are common in North America and some imported vehicles. GB/T is common on Chinese-market vehicles, while CHAdeMO remains present on some Japanese imports. NACS is increasingly used in North America.

↗For Bangladesh, confirm whether your car uses Type 2/CCS2, GB/T, Type 1/CCS1 or another inlet before buying a wallbox, portable EVSE or adapter. An adapter is not a cure for an incompatible charging protocol or unsafe installation.

↗Ask the dealer for the AC and DC inlet photos, maximum AC kW, maximum DC kW, cable requirements and warranty terms in writing.

↗Keep tyres at the recommended pressure and replace worn tyres. Wet-road grip and energy efficiency both suffer when tyres are neglected.

↗Use a moderate, comfortable cabin setting, pre-cool while plugged in when possible, remove unnecessary weight and avoid repeated hard acceleration.

↗On open roads, moderate speed normally uses less energy than high speed. Plan charging with a buffer rather than arriving at a charger on the last few percent.

↗Track your own consumption in kWh/100 km over several weeks. That is more useful for planning than comparing a single laboratory range number.

↗Ask the dealer whether a wallbox, portable EVSE, cable and installation are included. Get the connector, amperage, phase, IP rating and warranty recorded on the quotation.

↗For a local installation enquiry, Ekhon Charge advertises home AC charging services. Zayanex lists Type 2 wallboxes and portable options, while ARRA lists a Type 2 + Schuko portable charger. Availability and pricing change—confirm directly before paying.

↗A portable charger is a backup for compatible sockets and modest charging power; it should have current protection, temperature monitoring and a proper earth. Do not buy an unbranded cable based only on a marketplace photo.

↗Have the installer label the circuit, demonstrate emergency shutoff and explain what to do if the charger or cable gets wet. Keep the invoice and serial number for warranty support.