{"id":42852,"date":"2022-08-12T14:17:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T13:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myenergi.com\/ie\/?post_type=guides&#038;p=42852"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T08:26:09","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/guides\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to charge an electric car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id='block-header-basic-block_5b1c105df6dae9f0b467097950822518'  class='flexi-block header-basic-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 relative '>\n\n\n    <div class=\"relative \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container flex flex-col mx-auto    justify-end py-11 md:py-9 lg:py-11 \">\n\t\t<div class=\"first-mt-0 \">\n                            <h1 class=\"h2 lg:h3 !mb-0\">\n                    How much does it cost to charge an electric car?                <\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative flex flex-wrap justify-between w-full mx-auto\">\n    <div class=\"w-full py-5 breadcrumbs\">\n        <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_32d22485c34c352c7899d7f8f7295738'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <p style=\"text-align: center\"><h2 class=\"h3  text-center  \">EV charging at home: the costs, the practicalities<\/h2><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The cost of charging any electric car at home in Ireland is dependent on numerous factors, some of which are continually fluctuating, which makes answering this question more complex than simply answering with a dead certain number. Some of the key factors involved in determining the cost of electric vehicle charging, are vehicle battery size, vehicle weight and the type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/product\/zappi-ev-charger\/\">car charger<\/a> used.<\/p>\n<p>In Ireland, drivers can also reduce home charger installation costs through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seai.ie\/grants\/electric-vehicle-grants\/electric-vehicle-charging\/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAI Home Charger Grant<\/a>, saving up to \u20ac300.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">It\u2019s also dependent on a households particular energy tariff and whether energy is used efficiently. For example, those drivers who are utilising flexible, time of use tariffs such as Agile Octopus, could be making vast savings in comparison with another driver of the same vehicle.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_90db6855fbdb58ba148ec8ede979e21f\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/EV-Battery-1-700x700-1.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"Schematic of a car with calculations | How much does it cost to charge an electric car | myenergi Ireland\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/EV-Battery-1-700x700-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/EV-Battery-1-700x700-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/EV-Battery-1-700x700-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/EV-Battery-1-700x700-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/EV-Battery-1-700x700-1-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h3 class=\"h3  text-left  \">The difference in electric vehicle battery sizes<\/h3>\n<p>Based on our selection of 40 of the best selling electric vehicles available right now, 54kWh is the closest representation of the current average battery size. However,\u00a0 it is worth noting another top 40 list of vehicles might generate a slightly different result.<\/p>\n<p>The information available online generally focuses on a 60kWh battery. So when typing \u201chow much does it cost to charge an electric car\u201d into Google, the results will be subjective to that particular size of the battery.<\/p>\n<p>Battery sizes actually range from the popular Tesla Model 3 which sits at the higher end of the battery scale, boasting a 75kWh battery option right down to the Smart EQ Fortwo city car which has a smaller 17.5kWh.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore the cost of charging your Tesla, compared to Smart EQ would be vastly different.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_d434603ac4546e1d32850911e8ea38a4'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h3 class=\"h3  text-center  \">What factors affect the cost of charging an electric car at home?<\/h3>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_56f24f03b3fe44351aa7cb6fd7bbc7ee\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    \">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pr-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Car-battery-size-myenergi-700x700-1.jpeg\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Car-battery-size-myenergi-700x700-1.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Car-battery-size-myenergi-700x700-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Car-battery-size-myenergi-700x700-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Car-battery-size-myenergi-700x700-1-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Car-battery-size-myenergi-700x700-1-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pl-20 2xl:pl-45 pt-12 lg:pt-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h4 class=\"h3  text-left  \">Vehicle battery size<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 measured in kilowatts (kWh).<br \/>\n\u2022 there are 1000watts in a kilowatt.<br \/>\n\u2022 the higher the kilowatts, the further the range<br \/>\n\u2022 the larger the battery, the longer it takes to fully charge<br \/>\n\u2022 larger batteries require more energy to fully charge<br \/>\n\u2022 smaller batteries need charging more frequently<br \/>\n\u2022 smaller batteries are ideal for a shorter distance, town\/city driving<br \/>\n\u2022 larger batteries are best for long distance commuting<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_8c13432aeaaef37760d47509a957913e\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Distance-Travelled-700x700-1.jpeg\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Distance-Travelled-700x700-1.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Distance-Travelled-700x700-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Distance-Travelled-700x700-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Distance-Travelled-700x700-1-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Distance-Travelled-700x700-1-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h4 class=\"h3  text-left  \">Usage &#038; daily miles driven<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 the further you drive the more kWh\u2019s you will use<br \/>\n\u2022 the distance of your daily commute determines the frequency<br \/>\n\u2022 stop-start journeys use more energy than constant speeds<br \/>\n\u2022 properly maintained tires cause less friction<br \/>\n\u2022 how you drive your vehicle affects kWh\u2019s used i.e. quick accelerating<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_29b3e79935a474eafa3c2552b3b34094\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    \">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pr-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/vehicle-design-700x700-2.jpeg\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/vehicle-design-700x700-2.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/vehicle-design-700x700-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/vehicle-design-700x700-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/vehicle-design-700x700-2-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/vehicle-design-700x700-2-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pl-20 2xl:pl-45 pt-12 lg:pt-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h4 class=\"h3  text-left  \">Vehicle weight &#038; design<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 lighter vehicles often use less kWh\u2019s<br \/>\n\u2022 heavier vehicles often use more kWh\u2019s<br \/>\n\u2022 smaller kWh batteries are usually lighter<br \/>\n\u2022 larger kWh batteries are usually heavier<br \/>\n\u2022 the size of the wheels and quality of the tires used<br \/>\n\u2022 the quality of the battery and components used<br \/>\n\u2022 the efficiency of the circuitry and heat loss<br \/>\n\u2022 aerodynamics factors and shape<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_1f3e8fa9cbb0b9e20886282d90d7bf5e\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/zappi-charger-icon-700x700-2.jpeg\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/zappi-charger-icon-700x700-2.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/zappi-charger-icon-700x700-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/zappi-charger-icon-700x700-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/zappi-charger-icon-700x700-2-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/zappi-charger-icon-700x700-2-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h4 class=\"h3  text-left  \">The types of charger you use<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 eco-smart\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myenergi.com\/product\/zappi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ev chargers<\/a>\u00a0such as the zappi can drastically lower costs<br \/>\n\u2022 reliance on public DC chargers tends to be more expensive<br \/>\n\u2022 you can better manage and monitor using home chargers<br \/>\n\u2022 charging at slower rates at home is usually more cost-effective<br \/>\n\u2022 some companies offer free charging for using their services<br \/>\n\u2022 some workplaces offer low cost or free charging<br \/>\n\u2022 tariffs and charge rates higher or lower dependent on area<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_085e07e7e2818cc2bac6ea4057a9407f\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    \">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pr-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/weather-icon-700x700-2.jpeg\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/weather-icon-700x700-2.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/weather-icon-700x700-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/weather-icon-700x700-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/weather-icon-700x700-2-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/weather-icon-700x700-2-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pl-20 2xl:pl-45 pt-12 lg:pt-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h4 class=\"h3  text-left  \">Fluctuating weather, climate &#038; environment<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 electricity tends to be more expensive in the winter than summer<br \/>\n\u2022 wind causes more friction when driving using more kWh\u2019s<br \/>\n\u2022 more likely to use your interior heater in cold weather<br \/>\n\u2022 likely to use your vehicle more frequently in the winter<br \/>\n\u2022 fluctuating temperatures can disperse extra energy quicker<br \/>\n\u2022 hot weather might entice you to venture further<br \/>\n\u2022 road friction, from snowfall, to ground temperature to surface quality<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_a66ca51adaf76077c5ad881be638f12a\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/solar-energy-700x700-2.jpeg\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/solar-energy-700x700-2.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/solar-energy-700x700-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/solar-energy-700x700-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/solar-energy-700x700-2-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/solar-energy-700x700-2-250x250.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h4 class=\"h3  text-left  \">Energy usage &#038; setup<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 the times you choose to charge e.g. peak time\/tea time<br \/>\n\u2022 busy periods of electricity usage are usually more expensive<br \/>\n\u2022 self-generation from solar or wind will lower charging costs<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 the type of energy tariff you are on<br \/>\n\u2022 your energy supplier and the rates charged<br \/>\n\u2022 flexible tariffs allow cheaper charging rates during off-peak times<br \/>\n\u2022 devices such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myenergi.com\/product\/eddi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eddi<\/a>\u00a0can help you charge using 100% green energy<br \/>\n\u2022 the area of the country you live<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Installing a home charger through the SEAI Grant scheme can make home charging even more affordable, especially when combined with off-peak tariffs or solar solutions<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_2d8b4db795637c3ae280fd912a842eab'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h2 class=\"h3  text-center  \">How much does it cost to run an electric car in Ireland?<\/h2>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_07562cce56e4221c64c3bbedadbdb3ae\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/MG-EV.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/MG-EV.png 642w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/MG-EV-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/MG-EV-600x440.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/MG-EV-250x183.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <p>Based on 54kWh, the average cost to fully charge an electric car from empty to full is around \u20ac9.10 whilst the average monthly cost to keep an electric vehicle charged would be around \u20ac36.00. This data is based on fully charging your EV once per week at home. Another advantage is that EV\u2019s are also exempt from paying Road Tax and significantly cheaper to maintain.<\/p>\n<p>Get Help with Installation Costs: Irish EV owners can apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seai.ie\/grants\/electric-vehicle-grants\/electric-vehicle-charging\/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAI Home Charger Grant<\/a>, covering up to \u20ac300 of the cost for installing a new charger. Learn how to apply here<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_1756f5fc9403a2b8c216805fc05a90a2'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h3 class=\"h3  text-center  \">Can I save money with an EV?<\/h3>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_bf2bdf76792740f1634109497f27b0f2\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-model-s-700x432-1.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-model-s-700x432-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-model-s-700x432-1-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-model-s-700x432-1-600x370.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-model-s-700x432-1-250x154.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <p>EV\u2019s are considered far cheaper than fossil fuel vehicles and electric car owners can expect to save an average of \u20ac57 per month on fuel savings alone, which is a total average fuel saving of \u20ac804 per year.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also handy to know, electric vehicles don\u2019t require an oil &#038; filter change during their service, which costs on average another \u20ac116 a year. That\u2019s a \u20ac920 saving by removing the fossil-based components and elements of the combustion engine vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Savings can be even greater when taking advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seai.ie\/grants\/electric-vehicle-grants\/electric-vehicle-charging\/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAI grants for home charger installations<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_601f7928d2b939109ad5032f0003c9fe'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h4 class=\"h3  text-center  \">Are electric vehicles cheaper to maintain?<\/h4>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_52228e6ed03d95f3d32de29fe1f3f15d\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    \">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pr-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-rim.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-rim.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-rim-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/tesla-rim-250x188.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pl-20 2xl:pl-45 pt-12 lg:pt-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <p>It is widely recognised that electric cars are cheaper to maintain because there are significantly less mechanical moving parts that are susceptible to wear and tear. Battery energy is not only clean by name but clean by nature, with no more oil spills, engine leakage, injectors or filters clogging up. The most expensive part of an EV to replace would be the battery, however most manufacturers offer lengthy warranties of up to 10 years on their batteries. EV\u2019s on a whole are far less complex than their predecessor the combustion engine. However, the general mechanics such as wheels, steering wheels and brakes still need servicing and maintaining. Equally, safety features of an electric vehicle still need checking annually in the form of an MOT test, for which the vehicle\u00a0 is required to pass to be legally on the road.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_2e48457bd17d5400231f0a7e7fab7bc5'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h4 class=\"h3  text-center  \">How much does it cost to for electric vehicle charging at home?<\/h4>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_f5bc6cbed50960481b765f6c37e9bdc3\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1143-RDR-704_01z-Copy-700x700-2.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1143-RDR-704_01z-Copy-700x700-2.png 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1143-RDR-704_01z-Copy-700x700-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1143-RDR-704_01z-Copy-700x700-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1143-RDR-704_01z-Copy-700x700-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1143-RDR-704_01z-Copy-700x700-2-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <p>Electric vehicle charging at home is the easiest and most cost effective way to charge. Most electric vehicle owners make plugging in their vehicles, as automatic as unlocking the doors when arriving home, where the vehicle would always be plugged in if not in use. Therefore, it is most common for vehicle drivers to charge at home in the evening or through the night, as people arrive home from work. Dependent on the amount of battery used throughout the day, in most cases the charge will simply top up to full capacity. Topping up a vehicle every night will cost on average between \u20ac1.40 \u2013 \u20ac2.50 per day to maintain full charge. The cost to fully charge the battery from near empty (which is the equivalent of running to a petrol station on an empty tank)\u00a0 would be between \u20ac9.10 (average) \u2013 \u20ac9.90 . However these daily, monthly costs could be much lower if you where utilising time of use tariff options and green energy solutions. It\u2019s been known whereby customers are actually paid to their charge vehicles, when there is so much surplus energy on the grid!<\/p>\n<p>Home charger installation costs can also be reduced thanks to the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seai.ie\/grants\/electric-vehicle-grants\/electric-vehicle-charging\/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> SEAI Home Charger Grant scheme<\/a>, making overnight top-up charging even more economical.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_fcfdb28e59c31ccdfbc39f190a9cfcaa'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h4 class=\"h3  text-center  \">What is the cost to use a public car charger?<\/h4>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_7a457d4f553af9b05784fb7630cfde5c\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    \">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pr-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1202-RDR-59-01-700x700-2.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1202-RDR-59-01-700x700-2.png 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1202-RDR-59-01-700x700-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1202-RDR-59-01-700x700-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1202-RDR-59-01-700x700-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/1202-RDR-59-01-700x700-2-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pl-20 2xl:pl-45 pt-12 lg:pt-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <p>Public charging infrastructure is currently still very much in it\u2019s early, though progressive stages with new companies, initiatives and technology changing at a rapid pace. This makes concluding even an average cost to charge using public charge points very difficult to pin point. Equally, some of the factors that determine the cost of a charge, including the vehicle battery size and the time you have to spare, will influence how much you will pay at a public charge station i.e. you may only require to top up enough to get you home safely, to be able use your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/product\/zappi-ev-charger\/\">home electric car charger<\/a>. However, based on our own experience and research we\u2019ve concluded that the average price to charge a vehicle from empty to near full at a public charging station is between \u20ac9.00 \u2013 \u20ac23.00, giving us an average of \u20ac16.00. This is the electric equivalent of spending \u20ac58.00 \u2013 \u20ac70.00 to fill up a tank of petrol, for which you can see the drastic difference in price between the fuel types. Although, in many cases you may wish only fill up the amount you feel is required for the journey or days ahead. Equally, in some cases charge points often create a time limit meaning you wouldn\u2019t achieve a full charge anyway. When these elements are factored in, a charge in a relative sense, may cost as little as \u20ac2.90 per session.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_7317627d114c2b6032349bcb1f3e84eb'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h4 class=\"h3  text-center  \">What is the cheapest way to charge an EV?<\/h4>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_ef01d929e967ea4fd08fe1e7624a0b54\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Kim_Image_2.width-800-700x684-1.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Kim_Image_2.width-800-700x684-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Kim_Image_2.width-800-700x684-1-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Kim_Image_2.width-800-700x684-1-600x586.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/Kim_Image_2.width-800-700x684-1-250x244.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <p>There are a number of ways in which you could make sure you are charging for the best prices. Firstly, look at your current energy provider and check whether you are on the right tariff agreement for you. Many home owners accept the first and cheapest standard tariff quotation they receive, however In order to really control and begin to utilise these tariffs, we\u2019d recommend creating a myenergi account, where users can use the advanced tools and features to physically set automation rules and parameters to ensure the vehicle is always charging at the cheapest prices, thus, making the cost to charge an electric car even cheaper! standard tariffs are not always the most effective, dependent on the needs of your household.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true for EV drivers who could be utilises new initiatives such as flexible tariffs \/ time of use tariffs. They work by offering customers far lower prices during off peak periods such as throughout the night and early hours. This also happens to be the most likely time you are charging your EV. However to best utilise these tariffs and to enable you to make sure your charger only charges when the electricity prices are at there lowest, we\u2019d recommend selecting an eco smart charger such as the zappi which enables you to utilise these tariffs properly. One service we\u2019d highly recommend is Agile Octopus by Octopus Energy, a tariff very popular amongst EV drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Combining flexible tariffs with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seai.ie\/grants\/electric-vehicle-grants\/electric-vehicle-charging\/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAI grant<\/a>-supported home charger installation can maximise your savings.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_cc23029b88a20118ae748b23b1db02f7\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    \">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pr-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/369102478-myenergi-zappi-app-2021-wifi-700x700-1.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/369102478-myenergi-zappi-app-2021-wifi-700x700-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/369102478-myenergi-zappi-app-2021-wifi-700x700-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/369102478-myenergi-zappi-app-2021-wifi-700x700-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/369102478-myenergi-zappi-app-2021-wifi-700x700-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/369102478-myenergi-zappi-app-2021-wifi-700x700-1-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pl-20 2xl:pl-45 pt-12 lg:pt-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <p>Another amazing feature of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myenergi.com\/product\/zappi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zappi<\/a>\u00a0charger, is its ability to utilise solar energy and wind energy when teamed up with existing PV systems and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myenergi.com\/product\/eddi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eddi<\/a>\u00a0diverter. You could indeed be charging your car with 100% free and green energy, making the cost to charge an electric car even lower! Home charging will also lessen the need to use more expensive public chargers.<\/p>\n<p>As for free public charge points such as supermarket chains,\u00a0 they tend to be slower chargers and usually only go as far as compensating the journey to and from the charger itself whilst you do your weekly shopping. Keep a tabs on the varying prices between pay as you go public charge points, as you may find some cheaper and more favourable than others. 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