Table of Contents Types of At-Home EV Charging Solutions Benefits of Installing an At-Home EV Charging Station Choosing the Right Home Charger for Your Electric Vehicle Professional installation vs. DIY installation Installation Process and Requirements Post-installation testing and maintenance Incentives and Rebates for At-Home EV Charging Programs and discounts from utility companies Imagine this scenario; You arrive home after a day, at work. Your electric car is almost out of battery. Of scrambling to find a public charging station picture the convenience of simply plugging in your vehic ..read more

Factors That Affect Charging Times The Size and Capacity of the Battery The size of an electric car battery is one of the key determinants in its charging time, typically measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). As batteries store more energy when larger in capacity compared to smaller capacities; charging takes longer. It’s like filling an Olympic pool; filling up smaller paddling pools will take less time compared to an Olympic-sized pool; similarly for electric car batteries: larger capacity batteries take longer to charge than smaller capacity ones when charging time equalization occurs between s ..read more

Table of Contents Convenience of At-Home Charging Save Money on Charging Costs Protect Your EV Battery Add Value and Attract Future Buyers Lower Your Environmental Impact Be Ready for the EV Future Tap Into Incentives & Grants Invest Wisely in Home Charging Electric car charger for home – Any driver thinking about an electric vehicle will likely feel some range anxiety. We’ve all had that sinking feeling when our phone or laptop starts flashing low battery warnings, and running out of charge in an EV on a long road trip feels much worse! Without enough public chargers everywhere we go, f ..read more

Table of Contents Zappi EV Chargers – An Overview Zappi’s Unique Selling Propositions How the Zappi EV Charger Works Cost Savings and Environmental Benefits How Zappi Compares to Other Home Chargers Purchasing and Installing a Zappi Charger The Future of the Zappi EV Charger The Future of the Zappi EV Charger The rise of electric vehicles brings with it new opportunities and challenges in ensuring convenient and sustainable charging infrastructure. As EVs gain mainstream popularity, consumer demand grows for intelligent charging stations that optimise renewable energy usage while providing f ..read more

Proper Credentials Matter: Selecting Your EV Charger Installation Expert When Aoife first considered an electric vehicle purchase, she started discussing home charging practicalities with her neighbour. With a townhouse lacking a garage, depending on the equipment to conveniently power a new EV overnight outdoors would be crucial. Yet across various recommendations she received, options spanned from splurging on premium branded gear to rather… unconventional budget approaches. “My cousin’s mate dabbles in electrical work for some cash side-gigs,” she shares sceptically. “He reckons he could mo ..read more

Table of Contents Surging Wave of EV Adoption Innovations in Charging Technology Expanding the Charging Network Integrating Renewable Energy Charging Support Through Public & Private Initiatives Embracing Smart Grid Integration Winning Over Consumer Hearts and Minds Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating in Ireland, driven by environmental awareness, government incentives, and improving EV and charging technologies. A total of 22,789 new electric cars were registered in 2023, an increase on the 15,678 registrations seen in 2022 (+45.4%) and 3,444 in 2019 (+561.7%) – reference. This tr ..read more

Table of Contents Importance of Properly Credentialed Electricians Vetting Electrician Qualifications Installation Step-by-Step Realising Long-Term Potential Through Partnership Searching for an EV Charger Electrician? – John has a neighbour, Colin. Colin had recently bought a new electric vehicle he was quite thrilled with. “It’s quick, high-tech, saves me petrol money…just an absolute joy to drive,” he effused during one of their over-the-fence chats. Yet John noticed Colin’s enthusiasm was clouded each morning as he left for work after recharging overnight by snaking an extension cord fro ..read more

Table of Contents Charging Convenience Controlling Charging Tracking Usage Product Comparison Image credits: wallbox.com ; evbox.com ; Ohme EV EV Home Charger – Smart electric vehicle chargers are quickly transitioning from a luxury convenience to mainstream adoption. These connected chargers tap into home Wi-Fi networks unlocking an expansive suite of remote monitoring, control and optimisation features not possible with traditional EVSE (Electric vehicle supply equipment) units. Growth has rapidly followed consumer appetite. Globally, over half a million smart home EV chargers were deploye ..read more

Cost to charge electric car calculator – Picture this…”my neighbour Sean” had been researching electric cars recently as his old petrol Clio was on its last legs. He liked the idea of cheaper running and maintenance costs but struggled to reconcile the higher sticker prices of EVs. However, the biggest hurdle was uncertainty about the actual expenses of charging an electric car at home. “It’s impossible to know what charging will add to my bill each month,” he lamented over the fence one day. “Electricity rates are already confusing enough!” I assured him I would help analyse potential EV c ..read more

Electric vehicle adoption has grown rapidly in Ireland, with Plug-in vehicles accounting for 26.5% of all new cars registered in the first half of this year alone. Alongside consumer adoption, public charging infrastructure is expanding to meet demand. with 100,000 fast charging points required in Ireland within the next eight years in order to facilitate the expected number of electric vehicles on the road. While public charging enables travel, home charging is vital for making EV ownership truly convenient. Installing an electric vehicle charger at home allows you to easily charge your car o ..read more