AC charging stations are suitable for the home or office, where the time spent at the location is at least a few hours or more. Around 70% of charging takes place at home, at night, so an AC charging station is most effective at home. A DC charging station should be chosen when the EV battery needs to be recharged between 20 minutes and 3 hours. This type of charging station is popular in places where charging an electric car needs to be done very quickly, e.g. motorways, petrol stations, roadside cafes, or places where up to an hour is spent. Typically,DC charging stations are designed for commercial use as they require a very powerful electricity infrastructure. The cost of such stations starts at around €10,000.