Similar to charging your EV at a public charging station, a home charging point simply involves charging your vehicle from the comfort of your own home.
You can charge your electric car from home in one of the following ways
By using your home power supply via the cable supplied with your car plugged directly into a socket.
Installing an AC charging station in your house or garage. This standalone EV charger is connected directly to your home power supply.
What are the main differences between charging by plugging a cable into a mains socket and installing an AC home charging station
Using a standard cable can take more than 24 hours to fully charge your EV, while an AC charging station is able to provide faster charging in a safe and reliable manner. Home charging stations do not require various cables running through your house. The EV can be easily and quickly plugged into an externally mounted charging point. Various types of home AC chargers can be purchased, including rapid chargers and „smart“ devices that give you additional features! For example, smart devices can be programmed remotely to charge your electric car at specific times.
What are the main benefits of having a home charging station installed
Convenience
Charging your electric vehicle at home saves you stress. By installing a home EV charger, you have more control over when to charge your car and for how long. Gone are the days of having to leave early for work to refuel. Now you can simply charge your car right outside your front door. Compared to standard public chargers, home EV chargers charge much faster! It typically takes 4 to 6 hours to fully charge an electric car using a Level 2 charger (wall-mounted chargers that deliver about 240 volts of charging power). With home EV charging, there is no need to wait around for hours at a public charging station. You can simply leave your car plugged in overnight while you sleep and wake up to a fully charged car!
Safety
Parking your EV at home is safer for both you and your vehicle. Charging your EV in a public place can take some time (as mentioned above). While your EV is charging in a public place, such as a parking lot, your vehicle is exposed to risks including theft, vandalism, and natural elements like hail. Charging your electric vehicle in the comfort of your own home helps you avoid all these potential hazards.
Increase the value of your property
Installing an electric vehicle charger can be an attractive addition for any potential homebuyer.
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You can charge your electric car from home in one of the following ways
What are the main benefits of having a home charging station installed
Terra AC charging station
Provides safe, smart, and compact charging in your home or office.
