The future is now with EV charging at home. More and more companies such as partners Ohme*, are offering services that make it easy and convenient to install charging stations at home. Below we detail the process from finding the an electric vehicle charger for charging at your home through to installation.
EV charging at home is typically done through a standard 3-pin plug or through a specially installed electric wall mounted charger.
Due to slower charging speeds through a 3-pin plug, this is best suited for the smaller batteries of plug-in hybrid vehicles. With average charging speeds of 2.3kw for a 3-pin plug, the CUPRA Leon PHEV takes a minimum of 5 hours for a full charge from empty**.
For battery electric vehicles many drivers opt for installation of a home charging solution like the one from Ohme*, our preferred charging partner.
Ohme chargers offer speeds of up to 7kw in line with most domestic residential properties in the UK can provide.
A look at some of the smart technology.
The Ohme charger is connected via an integrated SIM card that allows it to be controlled via the Ohme mobile app†. The app allows you to manage charging schedules, monitor progress and keep track of electricity usage and costs.
New energy tariffs primarily designed for EV drivers, like the one from OVO Energy^^, incentivise charging by reducing the price of electricity. By informing Ohme of your vehicle and your energy tariff details, smart functionality will look to charge when prices are lower and energy is greener.
The OZEV grant of up to £350 is available for people living in rented properties or homeowners who live in flats. Used towards the cost of a EV chargepoint, Ohme can claim on your behalf.
Both feature a 3 year warranty and smart functionality.
£925 (inc. VAT) with standard installation¹
The newer Ohme ePod comes as an unthethered model ideal if you do not want your cable on show or if you prefer the flexibility of using different charging cables.
+ Untethered model
+ Compatible with Type 1 and Type 2 electric vehicles
+ Power: 7kW (25 miles per hour)
+ Charge via mobile app or interactive buttons on the ePod
£975 (inc. VAT) with standard installation¹
The Ohme Home Pro features a tethered Type 2 cable which is not switchable. Type 2 is now the most common charging cable used in the UK.
+ Tethered model
+ Connector: Type 2
+ Power: 7kW (25 miles per hour)
+ Cable length: 8m or 5m
+ Charge via the mobile app or the LCD screen
+ Compliant with new Smart Charger Regulations
+ Connection: 3G/4G for easy and reliable charging
+ Over-the-air updates*
+ 3 year warranty^
+ Home power balancing
+ In built earthing (no additional cost)
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The industry standard is fast becoming the Type-2 charging port for when at home and away. To allow for faster DC charging when away from home the Type-2 is enhanced with additional power contacts making it a Combined Charging System (CCS).
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Charging when away from home at public stations.
The different types of electric vehicles available.
Electric vehicle charge times and running costs.
