It is perfectly safe to charge an electric car in the rain or snow. Car manufacturers waterproof the charging ports in their vehicles to ensure that users do not get a shock when plugging in. SunPower Drive, unlike conventional electrical sockets, do not start emitting an electrical current until both the vehicle and the charge point have established a firm connection with each other after which it locks the cable on both ends forming an insulated barrier between you and the current. Drive is also rated IP55 for water ingress protection, can operate between -30°C and 50°C, so it should be able to withstand even the roughest of EU weather.