How to make your home charging convenient
If you just consider shifting to an electric car or already drive it, home EV charging is something worth arranging. While EV charger installation may seem daunting at first, the convenience of having battery top-up facilities at home outweighs. In this post, we will discuss how to make your home charging convenient and hassle-free.
Install the right EV charger in the right location
First, select the right EV charger for your needs. There are different types and models of home electric charging stations. Of course, now, it doesn’t necessary to remind about a value of a smart solution. For rare exclusion, you will find only smart EV charging stations on the market.
Still, there are some other tips for choosing EVSE:
- Plan in advance and choose a station with a power output of 22 kW at least for one charge port or plug
- Opt for a unit with a built-in cable and a stand rather than just a port-only one
Second, plan your EV charger location. Foremost, the location should be efficient and safe. Besides, it should be easily accessible for you to plug in and unplug your vehicle. So, when planning your EV charger location, consider the following factors:
- Wiring requirements for installation
- Access to a nearby power source
- Distance from your EV charging port to your parking place
- Area around an EV charging place (should be sufficient and unobstructed)
Develop good EV charging habits
Here, we are talking about arranging and optimizing your EV charging practice and keeping your EV charging cables well-organized.
When it comes to arranging and optimizing your EV charging practice, we recommend making it a habit to plug your car in as soon as you come home. In this case, you can be sure you do not forget to top up your EV battery while losing this from your focus due to your home routine.
Besides, a good EV charging experience is not only about plug-and-go but about come-and-plug. In other words, it is a valuable practice to keep your EV charging cables well-organized to avoid any clutter. Of course, it is easy to keep the cables in order when you install a station with a built-in cable and a stand. However, in case you have installed a port-only station and use a portable cable, arrange a stand or a special hook for storing it.
With the right EV charger installed in the right location, neatly arranged cable storage, and a plug-as-you-come-home practice, you will get a truly nice EV charging experience!