About 80% of electric vehicle charging is done at home, which means it's important to make sure you have the right charger that is as fast and cost-effective as possible.
Are all electric car chargers the same?
When it comes to home charging, there are actually two options - you can use the slow charger provided with your vehicle, or you can install a wall charger. The former uses a standard home power plug like schuko plug to take power from your domestic supply,plus is simple to use and very portable. it is a travel charger which are convenience to charge at home, at park when take a break, at your friends garden, however, with increasing battery sizes, these devices take more than 12 hours to fully charge. A better choice, especially if you are committed to daily use of electric cars, is a wall-mounted charger. Installed on the side of your house or in your garage, it provides faster charging times safely and reliably. It's also easier to use and doesn't require running many cables from the house.
What is a wall charger?
Essentially, it's a standalone charger that connects directly to your home power supply. As the name implies, it mounts on the outside wall of your house, allowing you to quickly and easily plug your car in for charging. Better yet, the wall box always along with a "smart" unit that you can remotely program to charge only at certain times and can adjust the battery to increase its life.
Most wall-mounted units are fast chargers that deliver power at 7 kW, 11 kW, 22 kW, and depending on the battery, they can fully charge a car in 1-4 hours.
If you want a wall charger, you need a driveway, garage or other form of off-street parking close to your house, plus it needs to be installed by a professional electrician.
