Charging an electric car at home

Home charging: Different charging methods

There are two different ways to charge your electric vehicle at home; one, is by using a standard wall socket and the second is with a home EV charging station. When you connect your EV to a household socket at home, charging is slower and can take more than 15 hours, depending on the total battery capacity and how full the battery was when you started charging. However, by far the most convenient and fastest solution is to install a home charger.

So, what’s the best charging solution for you? Read on to learn more.

Home EV charging stations

The most convenient way to charge

Safe, convenient and easy to use, a home charging station lets you charge your car while at home. Simply plug your EV in when you get home, start charging using the charge card or schedule charging for a specific time of day so your car is ready when you want to use it.

Can I install a home charger?

Do you rent a house with parking on private land? Contact the owner of your home and inquire about the possibility of installing a charger. Do you own a home with parking on private land? Great! You can arrange for a private charging point suited to your needs. Do you live in an apartment building or home complex with private parking? To install a home charging station you’ll need to obtain permission from other residents. In this case there are many parties involved, so the process may take a little longer. Sometimes additional facilities may also be required to enable the charger to be installed. Do you own or rent a house without a private parking space? Sometimes you can request a public charging point in your area via your municipality. Each municipality handles this matter differently. Contact your local municipality to learn about the options and terms and conditions.

Full battery charge time

7.4 kW power output

50 kWh EV battery7h45m
75 kWh EV battery10h

11 kW power output

50 kWh EV battery5h15m
75 kWh EV battery6h45m

50 kW power output

50 kWh EV battery53 min
75 kWh EV battery1h20m

150 kW power output

50 kWh EV battery18 min
75 kWh EV battery27 min

FAQs about home charging

Does my electricity network at home have sufficient capacity for a home charger? Your existing power supply will probably be sufficient as cars are mainly charged during the night when you’re not using other electrical appliances. Your charging station can be programmed to operate at the right power and at the right time so that any potential overload to your electricity network can be avoided. I can't charge at home. Are there alternatives? If you can’t charge at home, you can use a public charging point. You don't need a home charger to have an EV, as public charging points are growing every year. With charging apps you can easily find an overview of locally available charging points. Do I have to return the home charger at the end of my car lease? Unlike a leased car, the home charger becomes your property. I’m moving to a different house. What happens to my charging station? The charging station is the property of your employer. Moving a home charger is often more expensive than installing a new one. What happens to the charging station if my car is assigned to a colleague? The charging station is the property of your employer. If it’s located at the office, your employer will decide what will happen with the charging station. What do I need to consider when choosing a home charger? Do you have your own driveway, garage or private parking? Are you an owner or a tenant? Can you take steps independently as an owner or do you need to act in consultation with an association of homeowners? In addition, it is best to take into account the mains voltage that is connected in your street. This affects how quickly your car will charge. Is my home charging point publicly accessible? No, this is only accessible with your charge card and is not open to third parties.