{"id":21865,"date":"2021-03-29T11:11:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T00:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/au.myenergi.com\/?post_type=guides&p=21865"},"modified":"2023-06-19T21:25:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T11:25:58","slug":"car-charger-installation-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/nz\/guides\/car-charger-installation-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Car Charger Home Installation: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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As the sales of electric cars and electric bikes continue to increase, electric\u00a0car charger home installation is becoming more popular than ever before.<\/p>\n

According to a\u00a0survey<\/a>\u00a0by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, there\u2019s been a 262% increase in the registration of EVs since July 2019. There has also been an increase of 322% in the registration of PHEVs (plug-in electric vehicles).<\/p>\n

We believe everyone should have access to the necessary means to\u00a0live sustainably\u00a0\u2013 and nothing should stand in the way of\u00a0owning an EV<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Type of electric vehicle<\/h3>\n

The type of vehicle you have will determine how much power your EV charger will need to provide. For example, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles have smaller batteries than traditional EVs, as they don\u2019t run on electricity alone.<\/p>\n

Electric vehicles have a range of battery sizes, and their capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). The difference in\u00a0battery capacity<\/a>\u00a0can range from 17.6 kWh in the Smart EQ ForTwo, to a huge 100 kWh in the Tesla Model X and S. To work out what you need, we recommend researching the charging capacity of various chargers.<\/p>\n

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The energy source used to charge your electric vehicle<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll also have to consider what energy source you\u2019ll be using to charge your EV. If you have a microgeneration system, such as\u00a0solar PV panels<\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a0wind turbine<\/a>, you\u2019ll need an EV charger that is compatible with that power source.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ll be charging your EV from the grid, you\u2019ll want to look into energy tariffs that\u00a0accommodate EV charging<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 to prevent a significant increase in your utility bills. Many electricity providers have begun to incentivise EV charging, by tailoring tariffs specifically to overnight charging.<\/p>\n

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What electric car charger home installation options are there?<\/h2>\n
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There are two main types of EV charging station: fast charging for homes, and rapid charging for public chargers. Most home electric car chargers use\u00a0AC charging<\/a>: however when rapid charging is required \u2013 for instance, at motorway service stations \u2013\u00a0DC charging<\/a>\u00a0is typically used as it is quicker.<\/p>\n

We are seeing a rapid increase in the number of charging stations at New Zealand’s workplaces \u2013 particularly from companies that have electric fleets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Electric Car Charger Home Installation<\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s a variety of home\u00a0EV charging solutions\u00a0to explore. Most EV chargers work with all vehicles \u2013 the only difference between them is their specifications. For example, some EV chargers have smart tariff integration and solar charging capabilities, while others do not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Am I eligible for electric car charger home installation?<\/h2>\n
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Probably!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The good news is that really anyone can get a home charging point for their car installed, you don\u2019t need to be subject to any specific criteria. It is more from a physical standpoint where there might be limitations, for example, no dedicated parking.<\/p>\n

But if you fit the following criteria then you\u2019re good to go:<\/p>\n

Dedicated off-street parking, either on your drive or your own parking bay
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Level 1 Chargers<\/h3>\n

Depending on the level of your home charging system, what you need to install will depend on how many volts the charger needs.<\/p>\n

Lower voltage Level 1 chargers don\u2019t require any special installation, but they charge at a significantly lower speed. Level 1 chargers typically provide around 6 km of range per hour \u2013 compared to the standard 30-km range of standard Level 2 chargers.<\/p>\n

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Level 2 Chargers<\/h3>\n

Level 2 chargers require 240 volts of electricity to operate and need a special installation process similar to that of installing an oven or other high-voltage appliance. Level 2 chargers require a certified installer, although some EV chargers (such as the\u00a0zappi<\/a>) boast safety features that remove the need to install an earth rod.<\/p>\n

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Earth Rods<\/h3>\n

Earth rods provide protection from potentially fatal shocks in the event of an electrical fault by diverting current that could escape from a device to a metal conductor. Official wiring regulations state that in nearly all circumstances, EV charger installers will have to install 3ft earth rods to prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n

Providing earth rods \u2013 and making sure they are safely deep enough in the ground \u2013 is time-consuming, and can be difficult in stony surfaces. It also pushes up the cost of installation.<\/p>\n

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