Charging at home
Choosing a wallbox, using cheap tariffs and staying safe.
You'll learn
- Explain charging at home in plain language
- Recognise the key vocabulary
- Apply the idea to a real vehicle
Overview
For anyone with a driveway, home charging is the whole story: plug in when you park, leave with a full car every morning.
In depth
- 1Check your supply
A qualified electrician confirms your fuse rating and earthing arrangement.
- 2Pick a wallbox
7.4 kW single-phase suits most homes; add load balancing if your supply is tight.
- 3Choose a tariff
EV-specific overnight rates can be a fraction of the day rate.
- 4Schedule charging
Set the car or the box to start when the cheap window opens.
Extension leads
Never charge through a domestic extension lead or reel. Use the supplied cable directly, or a properly installed charge point.
Key takeaways
Remember this
- A 7.4 kW wallbox refills most cars overnight.
- Off-peak tariffs are where the savings really come from.
- Never improvise the electrical installation.
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