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Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for home

Residential charging stations for electric vehicles enable you to charge your EV from the comfort of your own home.

Charge while you sleep

Everything you need to know about home charging stations

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Built for the 21st century home

Plug your EV in when you get home, start charging sessions via your smartphone or schedule charging for a certain time of day, and be ready-to-go in the morning. 

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The most convenient way to charge

Residential charging stations are safe, convenient and easy-to-use, allowing you to charge your EV at home whilst you eat, play, and sleep.

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Realize your sustainability goals

Be a role model for sustainability in your community, reduce your overall carbon footprint, and drive change forward with an EV charging station at your home.  

Frequently asked questions

How does EV home charging work?

By installing a residential charging station at your home or apartment, you can charge as you eat, sleep, and play, all while making sure your vehicle is ready-to-go the next morning.

Generally speaking, there are three different types of EV charging: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Level 2 charging stations are by far the most convenient charging stations for homes and apartments due to the fact that they’re significantly faster than Level 1 stations, and don’t usually require costly upgrades to power supply like their Level 3 (DC fast charging) counterparts.

Residential charging stations are usually Level 2 charging stations and can deliver somewhere between 3.7 - 22 kW of power output. These electric car charging ports work by connecting to your home's electricity supply via either 1-phase or 3-phase connectors. With a Level 2 charging station at maximum power output, one hour of charging will provide approximately 120 kms of range.*

To compare, Level 1 charging stations—which plug directly into the wall socket—have a maximum output of 2.3 kW. With a Level 1 charging station at maximum power output, one hour of charging will provide approximately 20 kms range.* 

Home chargers are also more cost effective than public charging stations as they make use of cheaper electricity from the residential energy grid during off-peak hours or with electricity generated by sustainable energy supplies (e.g. solar panels).

To find out more about the specific features of a residential home charger, check out our signature home charging station: EVBox Elvi.

*Calculations are approximations based on the average consumption of 18 kWh per 100 km. Actual consumption depends on the vehicle, battery size, and driving conditions.

How fast are home charging stations?

With a Level 2 residential charging station, most electric drivers will be able to charge their electric vehicle overnight and be ready to hit the road the next day.

Level 2 charging stations have a maximum power output of 22 kW. At 22 kW, a charging station can fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in approximately three hours and 45 minutes. Level 2 charging stations are ideal for home scenarios because they deliver maximum power to an EV without requiring costly grid upgrades, depending on your location of course.

However, as with all hardware, there are variables. The speed of residential charging stations varies depending on the type of charging point 1-phase, 3-phase, and whether they deliver 16 A or 32 A, the residential location’s power output, and the type of EV. To get a better understanding of the different charging speeds for a Level 2 charging station, here's an overview of how long it will take to charge a Tesla Model 3.

Level 2: 1-Phase, 16A 3.7 kW 14h45m
Level 2: 1-Phase, 32A 7.4 kW 7h20m
Level 2: 3-Phase, 16A 11 kW 5h00m
Level 2: 3-Phase, 32A 22 kW 3h45m


Beyond the type of charging station you choose, how fast your home charging station will charge your EV comes down to the amount of power you can take from the grid. Some residential homes may not be wired to deliver 22 kWs of AC, affecting charging speeds. 

To attain your desired charging speed, it may be necessary to upgrade your electrical supply. But before you do, it's important to understand what your vehicle is capable of. 

We always say that the EV is the ultimate deciding factor in charging speeds due to the vehicle's conversion capacity. As the power from the grid is AC and an EV’s battery charges with DC, the current must be converted. If an EV’s AC/DC converter only allows for conversion at 11 kW an hour, then even with 22 kW output, the EV will take twice as long to charge. 

For a Tesla Model 3, a 3-Phase, an 11 kW charging station is best suited due converter's capacity (11 kW) and the size of the vehicle's battery. With it's 6.6 kW on-board charger and comparatively smaller battery, a Nissan Leaf driver would be better off choosing for a 1-Phase, 32A charging station. It's important to have an overview of these details—both for your home and your EV—if you're considering investing in EV charging for your residence. 

Do EV home charging stations work with all electric vehicles?

The short answer is yes: residential charging stations should work with all types of electric passenger vehicles.

However, there are a few variables. Whether a particular EV is compatible with a specific home charging station depends on the vehicle’s socket, the type of connector of the charging cable (CHAdeMO or CCS2), and whether the charging station’s cable is fixed or not. 

When looking to invest in a charging station for your home or apartment, these details will be specific to the vehicle you drive and thus, may limit the capacity for other vehicles to charge using the same charging port.  

What about charging Tesla with home charging stations?

Again, the short answer is yes. With any Level 2 charging port, you will be able to charge your Tesla, providing you have the right connection for the charging station. Although Tesla has their own home charging installation setup including the Tesla Wall Connector, Tesla vehicles are compatible with many other brands on the market via a CC2 or CHAdeMO adapter.

How much does it cost to charge my EV at home?

The price for charging your vehicle at home depends entirely on how much you pay for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity used.

In the US, the average price per kWh is around $0.13 while in the EU, that number is comparatively higher at an average domestic price of €0.21. And across the EU electricity costs vary greatly. For instance, in Germany the price per kWh climbs to around €0.30 on average. Furthermore, these prices will change at certain times of the day; you'll likely pay more for charging during the day than in the middle of the night.

But what does this mean? If you're looking to fully charge a Nissan Leaf with a 62 kWh battery in the EU, you’re pay around €13 with a maximum range of 364 km. However, if you’re looking to charge a Tesla Model X with its larger, 95 kWh battery, it will cost closer to €20 with a range of up to 625 km.

To keep the price of charging down, you can connect your residential EV charging station to a charging management platform. Charging management platforms have intelligent features including autostart — starting charging during low-cost periods — and dynamic load balancing — which safely balances the energy usage between a charging station and other high-power usage appliances.

In the long run, how much it costs to fully charge your EV at home will depend on a number of factors. However, the ultimate cost is still comparatively lower than for vehicles with internal combustion engines, not to mention the reduced cost to the environment due to CO2 emissions, and to our health care system due to air pollutants.

How much does it cost to install an EV home charger?

Just like the cost of any hardware appliances, the installation cost of a residential charging station for electric vehicles varies greatly, depending on your location, your requirements, and whether you require assistance to install the charging station.

The general rule of thumb is that the more power output a charging station is capable of, the more expensive it will become. Level 2 charging stations can cost between €600 and €1,500 (on both sides of the Atlantic), providing that you don't have to upgrade your electrical supply.

Before investing, it’s important to make sure that you ask yourself:

  • What's the maximum power output my vehicle can charge with?
  • What power output is my home capable of providing?

The answers to these two questions will directly affect which residential charging station will suit your needs. To install an EV charging station at your home, you can use either 1-phase and 3-phase power. The difference between the two is the amount of conductors which the power flows through (one or three respectively). 3-phase charging can transfer more power than the 1-phase (22 kW versus 7.4 kW max power output) but may be more difficult and costly to install.

Whichever charging station you choose, installation must be performed by a certified electrician.

When calculating the price of a residential EV charging station, keep in mind that governments and energy companies across Europe and North America have incentives which promote electric vehicles and in certain places, subsidise the cost of charging ports. Learn more about European incentives here.

How to lower my EV charging costs at home?

The difference between economical home charging and home charging that leaves you out-of-pocket comes down to the features which the charging station provides. Features including whether you use scheduled charging, draw energy from the grid or use solar panels, and optimize your charging experience all contribute to cost-effective charging. Here are five features to consider:

  1. Scheduled charging: with scheduled charging you can charge your EV during off-peak times when it costs the lowest and protect your grid connection from overload.
  2. Charging session monitoring: by keeping an eye on your charging insights, you can get an understanding of both power usage and costs and model your charging schedule accordingly.
  3. Green energy supply: by connecting your charging station to a green energy supply like solar panels, you can produce your own electricity and reduce your reliance on electricity from the grid (as well as your costs).
  4. Load balancing: by distributing power between multiple EVs when charging, load balancing optimizes the power output so as to ensure that charging is smart, safe, and evenly distributed.
  5. Employee reimbursement: If you're an employee, there's a chance your employer might want to contribute to your charging costs. With automatic reimbursement, the charging service provider will invoice the employer or fleet manager for an employee's consumption, and will automatically reimburse this amount to the employee.

Before investing in a charging station, it's important to look into which of these features suits your needs and whether the charging station you choose provides them.

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Product comparison

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EVBox Livo

Specifications shown are for the fixed cable version. Socket-only version also available.
Ideal for

Charging private EVs at home

Weight

5.8kg (3P32A/22kW cable)

Dimensions

250 x 366 x 176 mm

Cable storage

Fixed cable holder included

Colors

Black

Metering

Indicative

Enclosure materials

Sustainable polycarbonate Makrolon RE

Dynamic load balancing

Integrated with EVBox
Dynamic Load Balancing (coming soon)

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EVBox Elvi

Specifications shown are for the fixed cable version. Socket-only version also available.
Ideal for

Charging private and lease EVs at home

Weight

7kg (depending on cable used)

Dimensions

186 x 328 x 161 mm

Cable storage

Cable holder sold separately

Colors

Black, White

Metering

MID-certified for reimbursement

Enclosure materials

Polycarbonate

Dynamic load balancing

Compatible with external 
dynamic load balancing solutions

The full package

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Software

Charging management made easy

Our easy, intelligent, and insightful charging management software lets you track and manage EV charging directly from your smartphone. 

  • Control station remotely with your phone
  • Optimize power usage with smart charging
  • Get real-time insights and track energy usage
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Services

Support every step of the way

First-class instillation and support makes charging your EV at home easy and accessible and helps your investment last.

  • Certified installation
  • 3-year warranty
  • Remote maintenance
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