Perhaps superior to combustion-powered engines, whose 12V batteries can lose charge and whose fluids and radiator hoses can become corroded, electric automobiles can easily tolerate long periods of idleness.
A hardwired unit is preferable for an outdoor installation because it protects the power connection from the elements. It is advisable to put a watertight cover on the plug and outlet if you're using the plug-in unit outside.
Network quick chargers typically cost 44 pence per kilowatt hour or around £11 for a thirty-minute charge (as of April 2022).
As with any other electronic device, charging your phone while driving can harm your vehicle's battery. Leaving the car in accessory mode (engine off, but radio on) will cause the gadget to charge by draining the battery.