Cost to charge electric car at home?
The cost will differ based on your charger and vehicle type in question. However, home charging is a cost effective way to maintain your battery levels.
Charging an electric car at home offers convenience and affordability, particularly with a typical home charger providing around 7 kW of power. With a 60 kWh battery, it takes nearly 8 hours to charge from empty to full using a 7 kW charging point. However, most drivers opt for top-up charging rather than waiting for a full recharge.
On average, with a 7-kW charger, you can expect to add approximately 20-40 miles of range for every hour the car is connected to the charger. This makes it viable to recharge the battery overnight, leveraging lower electricity rates and ensuring the car is ready for use the next day.
If you aim to charge your EV from 20% to 80% battery capacity, it typically takes between eight to twelve hours. This timeframe accommodates the slower charging speeds associated with topping up, ensuring a gradual and efficient recharge process while the vehicle is not in use.
In summary, while charging an electric car at home may take some time, leveraging overnight charging and taking advantage of specific EV tariffs can make it a cost-effective and convenient option for maintaining your vehicle’s battery levels.
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Installing a home EV charger offers convenience, faster charging, and cost savings. It provides the flexibility to charge your electric vehicle overnight and enhances the overall EV ownership experience. Additionally, it may increase your home’s value and align with environmental goals, contributing to a lower carbon footprint.
Weev provides a variety of home chargers. To view our home chargers visit Our Chargers page.
Contact us at 028900948 or email at sales@weev.ie to reach a member of our team. They will assist you in finding a personalised solution for your home charging requirements.
- Quote Order: Simply Click "Get Started" button at the top of the page to order your Home Charger
- Pre-installation information: You will be sent a short survey to complete for our team to cross-check all the information you have provided, take payment and book your installation.
- Installation: The technician will install the charging station at the agreed-upon location, connecting it to your home’s electrical panel.
- Testing: The system will undergo testing to ensure it functions correctly and meets safety standards.
- Demonstration: The installer will provide you with a demonstration of how to use the EV charger and address any questions you may have.
Once you’ve placed your home Charger order, the next steps involve installing the Easee app on your phone and creating an account with your email address. After completing this, kindly inform the Weev team, and they will promptly transfer ownership of the charger to your account. This seamless process ensures that once the charger is installed, you’ll have immediate access to view its status and configure personalised charging settings using the app. You can download the Easee app from your app store or through this link: Easee App. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.