Maybe you’re motivated by environmental concerns, maybe it’s energy security, or maybe it’s just because you’re tired of living at the mercy of the gas pump, but whatever the reason, you’ve decided to drive home in your first electric vehicle.

And now you’ve realized that—as cool as this new vehicle is—it comes with a bit of a learning curve. Like, for instance, where and how do you charge this thing?

If your dealership experience was like many you got the bare basics of an education (except for maybe you, Tesla drivers). But don’t despair. We’ve got you covered in this all-you-need-to-know guide to charging your electric vehicle, either at home or on the road.