A home EV charger — what you should know

A home charging point is the most convenient way to charge an electric car: the car charges overnight and is ready in the morning. A few things are worth considering before installation.

Power and fuse size

An 11 kW charger (3-phase, 16 A) suits most detached houses. It charges a typical battery full in a single night. The charging power should be sized to the house’s main fuse and other consumption — if needed, the charger can be fitted with dynamic load management that adjusts power automatically.

Placement

The charger is usually mounted on the wall of a garage or carport near the car’s charging port. A short cable run from the panel keeps costs down.

Safety

• The charger must have its own residual-current device (type B, or type A with DC detection).
• Installation may only be done by a Tukes-registered contractor.
• You can claim the household tax credit on the labour.

Tip: take a photo of the charging port location and the panel and send it on WhatsApp — that way we can prepare the materials in advance.

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