Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, brands are releasing new models all the time due to the government’s plans for the UK to be fully electric by 2035.
So how would you charge your electric car at home. A wall box is the quickest and easiest way to do this.
Why do I need a wallbox charger?
A wallbox is the fastest way to charge your electric car at home, you can use a domestic three-point plug but that’s far slower and not very safe. A wallbox charger capable of delivering a faster rate of charge and, because they tend to be weatherproof, they’re far safer overall.
Many have built-in safety features to ensure that should an error occur, and it won’t overload your house’s electricity supply, too.
How much is it going to cost me?
Fortunately there is a range of government grants and offers to help with the cost of installing a wall box, like Audi’s home charging offer
There could be extra costs associated with the installation if you’re trying to get a wallbox placed in a particularly tricky place, or if more wiring than usual is required to complete it.
How much will it cost to charge my car?
How much you’ll pay in order to charge your car will depend on the size of the car’s batteries, how much charge you’ve got left in it and the rate you pay for electricity. However, as a guide, Ofgem announced a new electricity price of 28p per kWh.
How long will it take to charge my electric car?
Charging time is an area where having a wallbox really helps out. Having one fitted gives you a charging rate of between 3.7kW and 7kW, which equates to around 15-30 miles of charge added per hour, so in total will take around 5 hours to charge to 100%. Which when you think about it is just like charging your phone at night, just a little bigger.
Where will a wallbox be installed?
When a wallbox is installed, it’ll be placed on an external wall either on the side of your house, or on the side of a garage. Connected to the mains electricity by a secure connection, it’ll be ideally located close to where you park in order to keep things easy.
This will only really work for people with off-street parking though — as you’re not allowed to run cables across the pavement to a car parked on the street.
How long will installation take?
It should only take around three hours for a wallbox to be installed at your home, depending on access and how tricky an area it is to fit.
Who can I buy a wallbox from?
There are plenty of suppliers of electric car charging points. A quick internet search should pull up a multitude of providers local to you. Just a quick note - if you’re wanting to take advantage of the government’s grant, then you may have to prove ownership of the car and your home in order to qualify.
Who can I buy a wallbox from?
There are plenty of suppliers of electric car charging points. A quick internet search should pull up a multitude of providers local to you. Just a quick note - if you’re wanting to take advantage of the government’s grant, then you may have to prove ownership of the car and your home in order to qualify.