The benefits of having an EV charger at home include:

Cheaper: Home charging has lower costs when compared to public stations. It also provides real-time data of used energy for tax benefits claims.

Faster. An effective home car charger can charge the battery in full anywhere between 45 minutes to 7 hours. Much quicker than charging in public stations.

Convenience: Having a electric car charger gives control of when to charge. There is no need to rely on public charging stations.

Battery Life: To slow EV battery degradation it is recommended to have an almost full battery, rather than a few hour taps on a public charging station.

Property Value. An EV charger is a plus in the appraisal value of a house. It makes the house future proof and gives it sustainability credentials.

Compatibility. Most home EV chargers are compatible with a wide array of EV car manufacturers.

It depends on your preference:

• Convenience - Tethered chargers have a cable already attached which will either be Type 1 or Type 2.

• Flexibility - While you need to plug the cable into a universal charger, you can use both Type 1 and Type 2 cables.

• Cable length - A tethered charger’s cable will be either 4.8m (Type 1) or 7.5m (Type 2) in length, whereas a universal charging cable can be up to 10m for either connector type.

• Cost - Tethered chargers cost more upfront because they include the charging cable, whereas you can buy a universal charger without a cable.

Non-standard charger installations may incur an additional cost.

Once your booking is placed, we'll be in touch to better understand your requirements and produce a no-obligation quote for any additional works.

We’ll also conduct a Zoom session with you to better understand your needs.

Charging your EV at home is the most cost-effective way to recharge. On a night rate electricity plan, you can expect to pay between $2.50 - $3.00 per 100 km.

Installing an EV home charger allows you to schedule your charging session to off-peak hours, reducing the cost of your charge, and the use of carbon intensive generation.

We provide a remote survey via Zoom in advance of your install.

Our Solas Technicians will then conduct a site survey when they arrive on the day of your install.

This depends on many factors, including the maximum charging capability of the vehicle.

As a rule of thumb, a 7.4kW single phase EV charger can delivery about 40km of range per hour.

Two or more electric vehicle households are starting to become common, and charging both EVs at the same time is possible by installing multiple smart chargers.

If we install multiple chargers, then we’ll design them to balance the electricity load between them.

Most new EVs are supplied with a portable charger that plugs into a standard household plug.

We recommend that homeowners do not rely on portable charging leads as their primary means of charging, especially if their vehicle has a larger battery pack.

Standard home outlets are not designed for constant, high amperage loads, and can overheat in some situations.

For more information, please contact us.