4 Benefits of Investing in EV Charging

As more and more people opt for electric vehicles, we think home EV charging stations will increasingly become a 'must have' rather than a novelty. It has the following advantages:

• EV Chargers Offer Faster Charging

EV chargers can charge your vehicle up to three times faster than standard e-pin plugs and outlets. Additionally, three-pin plugs and receptacles are not specifically designed for vehicle charging and therefore may not be safe or reliable.

• EV chargers could use cheaper energy

Faster charging means you can give your car more energy during off-peak electricity rates. Slow charging with three pins can mean that some of your charges may go beyond off-peak hours and into peak hours where the price can be as much as 4.5 times the electricity price per unit.

Smart charge points, which are increasingly the norm, will know when your off-peak periods start and end, and will automatically draw energy from the grid at those times, often overnight.

• EV chargers could use cleaner energy

When your smart charger draws power from the grid during off-peak hours, you're also using about 25 percent less clean energy. This is because our electricity generation comes from more renewable sources overnight than during the day.

• Upgrade your home with an EV charger

Whether you're a homeowner or renter, having EV charging stations can make your property more desirable and functional. For landlords, this is a nice perk if you are looking for tenants or selling your property. It also demonstrates a positive attitude towards innovation and modern culture. And lets you know that you are doing your part to help us achieve a net zero world.