What Are the Advantages of Having an EV Charger at Home?

• Cost-effective

Once you have a charger installed, it will automatically operate during off-peak hours when energy costs are lower, although you can also charge on demand. Additionally, charging at home can be up to five times cheaper than using a rapid public charging station, allowing you to save money with minimal effort.

• Faster charging

When considering home charging options, the only alternative to a dedicated charging point is a standard 3-pin plug. While these can be used to charge an electric vehicle (EV), they offer significantly slower charging speeds.

Charging an EV requires a substantial amount of current, making standard 3-pin 240V plugs unsafe for long-term use.

• Convenient

As mentioned earlier, the convenience of having a home EV charging point is truly invaluable.

With one installed, you can charge your vehicle whenever it’s parked at home. For most drivers, this means waking up each morning to a fully charged battery. Moreover, many EVs have ranges that exceed the average daily driving distance, ensuring you have plenty of power to get through the day.

• Potential to increase property value

Before the upcoming change, the UK government declared in June 2022 that all new homes and buildings must be legally fitted with EV chargepoints. Properties that already have an EV chargepoint are becoming highly appealing to potential buyers as the trend grows. Selling a home equipped with an EV chargepoint can serve as a major selling point, possibly enhancing your property’s value.