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Press release: Rightcharge and Cord Announce Partnership: Seamless Home Charging Integration for UK Fleets

Press release: Cord launches EVIRA – a portable EV charger that turns CEE commando sockets into superfast charging stations

OVO Charge Anytime Registration

Coiled vs Straight EV Charging Cables: The Ultimate Buyer's Guide

EV Charger Buyer's Guide: How to Choose the Best Home EV Charger

My vehicle is charging slowly or charging is slowing down

Cord Blog: New App Launched, OVO & Allstar Integrations

Monta users: How to connect my Cord charger to the new Cord App

Cord Blog: New App & Tariff Integration Coming

My charging isn't working or has been disrupted

Guide to completing a virtual (self) home survey

Securing your EV charging cable from theft - simple solutions

Portable chargers vs dedicated wallbox: Pros and Cons

Cord user manuals

Connecting Cord chargers to Wi-Fi

What is the installation process?

Connecting Cord chargers to 4G

Wi-Fi troubleshooting & improving performance

Charger & Monta error code troubleshooting

Set Cord charger to plug and play mode

How to add the Cord charger to the customer's Monta App

Setting up dynamic load balancing

Halfords & Cord Announce Multi-year Partnership

Pair my Cord keyring with my charger

What to expect on install day - read our guide

Everything you need to know about electric vehicle (EV) connectors and charging speeds

How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle at home?

Cord charger quick start guide

Can I get a Government grant?

What to expect when you have an EV charger installed at home

Frequently asked questions

Are home electric vehicle (EV) chargers AC or DC?

Home EV chargers are AC and as most UK homes have single phase electricity supply they are limited to...

Can I get a home electric vehicle (EV) charger if I rent the property?

Yes! You’ll need the landlord’s permission, but if you rent a house or a flat you can get up to £350...

I want to understand more about charging tariffs

You can find out more about EV tariffs in our ...

What is dynamic load balancing?

Dynamic load balancing is like the brainy sidekick of EV charging! It's a smart way to make sure your...

Will Cord chargers still work without an internet connection?

Yes! You can still authorise a charging session without an internet connection by using the supplied...

Will my Cord EV charger stop when the vehicle is full?

Your Cord EV charger is smart! It knows when your vehicle doesn't need any more juice, so it will stop...

Can my vehicle affect how my charger works?

Some electric vehicles come with their own unique charging settings that can influence how the charging...

Can the charger tell me how much charge is in my EV?

Yes, you can view how much charge is in your vehicle by using the Cord App. The app shows % charge level...

Cord charger quick start guide

Please view our quick start guide here...

Are Cord chargers compatible with Intelligent Octopus Go energy tariff?

To use a Cord charger with the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff you will need a compatible vehicle - you...

Are you able to accept Halfords gift cards as payment?

Unfortunately we are unable to accept Halfords gift cards.

Do you sell an untethered / socketed charger?

Yes, we sell a Cord Zero untethered EV charger - you can find out more ...

Can anybody use my EV charger?

Don't worry - nobody can use your EV charger unless you want them to! During Installation, our...

Can I collect from a Halfords store?

Unfortunately it's not possible to collect items ordered from Cord in Halfords stores. Cord directly...

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