Charger / Cable standards

[AnotherClarkey]

Would someone knowledgeable be so kind as to explain, in simple terms, the various EV charger and cable options?

I must admit that I am thoroughly confused about what can/cannot be plugged into a domestic 3 pin 13 amp outlet, what wall boxes are available, AC vs. DC, which plug standards are used etc. How much depends on the car?

For example if I bought a Tesla (although I am likely to wait for the small one to come out), could I use some or all of the existing charging points like Chargemaster or Ecotricity? Would I need to cart about 3 or 4 cables to achieve this? Or would I be limited to the promised Tesla Supercharger network?

[AnotherClarkey]

Yes, a great post and exactly what I was after. Many thanks.