When is it time to upgrade from a portable electric car charger to a wall mounted EV charger

The positives of owning electric car charging are empowering, however the logistics of charging EV’s creates a slightly discomfort. Portable electric car chargerscome with the car itself, however portable chargers are simple and cheap but are one of slowest option for charging your EV.

The portable car charging stationmayhave been suitable option for you in the early driving experience of your EV. But maybe now, you have changed your driving habits, started to drive further and more often. Additional depletion of the car’s battery and limitations of the charging speed reduces the mobility of the EV and reduces the full benefits of a vehicle.

The search for faster way to charge and have more control and freedom over the EV means you will have less range anxiety and more peaceful and quiet driving experience. There is a 3 main structures to EV charging, Level 1, 2 and 3. The portable EV chargeris a basic essential charger, Level 1 that means 10-12km of driving range is added per hour of charge. For a standard EV, the wall socket can take up to 18-24 hours of charge.

The home charging station is multiple vectors faster than traditional portable alternatives. Typical home chargers provide up to 7kW. The standard power availability complies with the home charging stations, giving EV drivers up to 40km of driving per hour of charge.

A dedicated charging station ensure that your car is fully charge before you take your next round trip. EVSE promotes the EO Mini Home aka the world’s smallest fast charger. The universal EO Mini is compatible with all the EV in the market. It also includes an adjustable power configuration ensuring no excess current draw endangers the housing electrical infrastructure.

As compared to the portable that does not take utilise maximum power supply available because it is only limited by the 3-pin outlet. The necessity of increased range and smaller duration of charging times may mean that you need to consider investing into an EV charging station at home. The EO Mini Pro will provide you the confidence to take your EV further distances without the hassle of planning and calculating.

To further add to the decision of installing home charger, first consult whether there is an availability to charge the vehicle at work. Considering that an equal amount of time is spent at work and home, there might be a chance of acquiring a charging station as a collective for the employees. This could be further claimed as an accounting expense beneficial for you and the company.

Sam Korkees is an Electric car expert and enthusiast who believes in the transition of Australia to Electric vehicles. He believes that every car should be electric or you should walk. See more at https://evse.com.au/

At Eve Australia we believe that the drive toward a better future starts today. Our mission is to help power the future of Australian Mobility through clean, affordable and convenient Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.