Home charging · 2 July 2026

Home charging: installation, power and checks

Home charging is the cheapest and most convenient way to run an electric car: the car starts every morning full, and at the €0.19 night tariff the energy costs far less than fast charging on the road.

ECHARGE home charger beside an electric car

Why not a normal socket?

Charging from a household socket is slow and keeps the wiring under load for many hours at a stretch. A dedicated charger has its own protection, communicates with the car and stops charging if something is wrong.

That is why a wall charger is the standard solution for homes — and far cheaper than repairing an overloaded installation.

Which power should you choose?

On a single-phase supply, 7.4 kW fully charges most cars overnight. With three-phase, 11 kW or 22 kW cuts that time considerably — but only if the car accepts that power.

If you charge every night and drive under 100 km a day, 7.4 kW is usually enough with no compromise at all.

How installation works

  • Survey or consultation on the supply and charger position
  • Choosing the model: Type 2 socket or tethered cable
  • Installation with a dedicated breaker and protection
  • Commissioning, testing and app pairing
  • Support and maintenance after installation

What does overnight charging cost?

At the €0.19 night tariff, a 36 kWh charge costs about €7. For a driver covering 1,500 km a month at 18 kWh per 100 km, that is roughly €51 of energy per month.

Where to next

Questions about your project?

Our team helps with charger selection, grid sizing and installation.

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