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If you have the most common type of home charger, which means it’ll usually take between six to eight hours to charge. However, this can be done easily overnight (which makes it a lot more affordable, especially if you have a specific EV tariff).

Is it worth getting an electric car charger installed? Yes, absolutely, 100%. Public charge points are significantly more expensive than charging at home. Having your own charger is a massive convenience boost, too.

Yes, Charging an electric car at home is more than safe with the right equipment. Technically, you can charge up with a standard 3-pin socket, and some EVs will come with these chargers. However, it takes a long time and is really only best for emergencies.

Generally, electric cars charged at home use about 7,200 watts (W) of electricity, which can vary depending on the mode and home charger. Most electric car chargers use between 32 and 40 amps and connect to a 240-volt outlet in your home’s breaker box.

There are three common charging speeds we see for home chargers: Regular wall outlet: 2.3 kW (10 amps) Single phase wall charger: 7kW (32 amps) Three phase wall charger: 11 kW (16 amps x 3 phase)