Home Charging Stations
Assuming that most of the charging of EVs would take place at homes or at offices where the decision of using fast or slow chargers would rest on the consumers, it has been clarified in the guidelines that private charging at residences or offices will be permitted and DISCOMs (distribution companies) may facilitate the same.
Because residential charging is convenient and inexpensive, most plug-in electric vehicle (also known as electric cars or EVs) drivers do more than 80% of their charging at home. Charging in a single-family home, usually in a garage, allows you to take advantage of low, stable residential electricity rates. The cost to run your car over the course of a year can be less than running an air conditioner.
Charging an Electric Car at home!
EVs are the necessities of today’s modern and fast moving world and are a sign of the world moving towards sustainable and clean energy. With the increase in need and use of electric vehicles, it becomes more important to make its charging more accessible and easy. And charging at homes adds to accessibility of charging EVs.
So, below are some of the important aspects concerning charging EVs at homes:
How to charge an electric car at home
Installing a home charging station where your electric vehicle is parked will allow you to charge it at home. As a backup sometimes, you can use an EVSE supply cord for a 3-pin plug socket.
-Due to its speed and built-in security features, dedicated home charging points are often preferred by drivers. -A small, weatherproof device called a home charger attaches to a wall and has a socket for putting in a portable charging cable or a charging cable connection. -Installers like EV Fast, who are skilled professionals, can install dedicated EV chargers in your home.
Cost of installing a dedicated home charger
An average fully installed home charging point costs from somewhere around 60,000 to 75,000. -After installation you only have to pay the amount of electricity consumed while charging your vehicle. - In Delhi, the cost of the domestic rate varies from Rs 3-8 per unit. The cost will be higher at Rs 160-450 if you do it at home.
How fast you can charge an electric car at home
Charging speed for electric cars is measured in kilowatts (kW). Home charging stations power your automobile at 3.6kW or 7kW, giving it a range of 25–50 km per hour. Your vehicle's onboard charger can have a speed limit on how fast you can charge.
How to get an electric car charging point installed at home
Professional installation is required for electric vehicle charging stations. The installation cost can be covered by a certified charging provider in the unit's price.
-The chargepoint must be wall mounted on an outside wall or garage close to where you park before being securely connected to the main energy supply.
-Depending on the specific needs of the driver and the complexity of the installation, the installation can take up to three hours to accomplish.
-For installation of EV Charging stations, you can contact EV Fast, Best EV Charging Station Manufacturer.
