In order to charge an electric car, you will need a few things: -A charge point or EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) - this can be either a dedicated unit installed in your garage or a portable one that you can plug into a standard outlet.   -A cable to connect the charge point/EVSE to your car. Most electric cars come with a cable that can be used for this purpose, but you may need to purchase a separate one if yours does not.   -An adapter, if your car uses a different type of connector than the charge point/EVSE.   Once you have all of these things, you can simply plug in your car and let it charge. The amount of time it will take to charge will vary depending on the size of the battery and the speed of the charger, but it typically takes several hours to fully charge an electric car.