Recharging the battery at home is the most convenient and inexpensive way to charge an electric car. Scroll on for the facts.
Recharging the battery at home is the most convenient and inexpensive way to charge an electric car. Scroll on for the facts.
Even though it's possible to plug an electric car into a regular wall outlet, this should only be done temporarily. The high current demand of an EV calls for the use of a dedicated charging station to avoid overly long charging times and going against safety regulations. Another good reason to decide on a home EV charger is convenience. Park the car, connect the cable and go about your business.
The go-to EV charger for home use is a wallbox. Wallboxes can easily be installed and connected to electricity already existing in your house. The other option is to mount it on a post, allowing for more freedom of placement. Expect slightly higher installation costs for the latter because it will usually require a new underground grid connection.
The go-to EV charger for home use is a wallbox. Wallboxes can easily be installed and connected to electricity already existing in your house. The other option is to mount it on a post, allowing for more freedom of placement. Expect slightly higher installation costs for the latter because it will usually require a new underground grid connection.
Choice paralysis is real, and the variety of home charging options is no exception. To simplify matters, we've narrowed it down to a single type of EV charger, considering the set-up of the electricity supply and electric car compatibility. All Polestar cars have the right specifications for this type of charger.
Choice paralysis is real, and the variety of home charging options is no exception. To simplify matters, we've narrowed it down to a single type of EV charger, considering the set-up of the electricity supply and electric car compatibility. All Polestar cars have the right specifications for this type of charger.
Recommended charger
11kW EV Charger¹
Output
11kW
Charging time Polestar 2
0-100% charge in 8 hours / 60 kilometres of range per hour
Charging time Polestar 3
0-100% charge in up to 11 hours / 37.8 kilometres miles of range per hour
Electricity supply
3-phase, 16 amps
- 01.Order from a preferred supplier
Car brands and leasing companies often work with carefully selected, certified suppliers of home charging solutions. Polestar Canada, for instance, has teamed up with ChargePoint to offer an uncomplicated transition to electric driving. When considering an EV, always ask about such partnerships because the companies involved will assist throughout the entire process, from choosing a charger to installation and use.
ChargePoint™ is the world's leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with more than 100,000 public charging locations in North America. They design, build and support all of the technology that powers this network, from charging station hardware to energy management software to a mobile app.
• Charge at home with Home Flex
• Home Installation with Qmerit
Learn more from ChargePoint - 02.Plan ahead
Generally, installing an EV home charger takes less than a day, but the supplier does need time to do their due diligence. Plan the installation well in advance of delivery.
- 03.Don't forget the grant
Many states, cities, and utilities offer appealing incentives for EVs and charging. Find grants and rebates near you to save you even more.
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