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Interesting that this and many other articles mention the importance of a home charger. In Australia and the UK you don't need a home charger, as the normal st
by emmelaich 3y ago
Interesting that this and many other articles mention the importance of a home charger.
In Australia and the UK you don't need a home charger, as the normal standard socket is sufficient to add 200kms or so overnight. Plenty for the typical user.
This info is often the most surprising thing that people learn when they talk to an actual EV driver.
I would've thought USA would have enough for many as well, but perhaps only 100km overnight.
UK: 13A, 220 V. Aus: 10A 240V. USA: 15A 115V
Doesn't help those in apartments or condos which don't have a outlet in the garage.
- stringbean 3y agoA dedicated EVSE is recommended in countries with a nominal 230v mains voltage as they offer improved safety, higher power levels and improved control. A UK “13A” socket is only rated for 10A continuously which gives around 2.2kW. Whereas a single phase EVSE will do 7.7kW. If you have 6hrs of off-peak electricity that’s 13.2kWh vs 46.2kWh. A standard socket is fine for the occasional top up or if you cannot install an EVSE, but it is severely limiting unless you are charging every day.
- emmelaich 3y agoIt's easy to charge every day at home. Speaking for myself, I only very rarely use a charger external to my home. The standard outlet in the garage is fine. And I do the occasional bit of Uber driving! Good point on the "13A" socket.