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EV home charging

What's the best charging solution for your living situation?

There are two different ways to recharge your electric vehicle at home - one, is by using a standard wall socket and the second one is with a residential EV charging station.

Standard wall socket

When you connect your EV to a normal 3-pin socket in your house to charge up, loading is slower, so fully charging even a 40 kW battery can take almost 17 hours This can be more than enough when spending some time at a remote location during a weekend away.

Home charging station

By far the most convenient and fast solution is to install a home charger. The time it takes to fully charge is based on the level, or speed, of charging and how full the battery is when you start.

Can I install a home charger?

That depends on your situation.

  1. I rent a house with parking on private land

    Contact your landlord and ask about the possibilities.

  2. I own a house with parking on private land

    No problem! You can arrange for a private charging point suited to your technical specifications.

  3. I'm part of a homeowners association

    You'll probably need to get permission, but it's still a possibility. Several parties are involved, so the process may take a bit longer. Sometimes extra facilities may also be necessary, to enable data exchange with the charging point.

  4. I own or rent a home with no parking on private land

    You can sometimes request a charging point in your area via your municipality. Every municipality deals with this differently. Contact your own municipality to inquire about the possibilities and conditions.

Ready to choose your electric vehicle?

Charging time from empty to full

7.4 kW power output

  • 50 kWh EV battery7h45m
  • 75 kWh EV battery10h

11 kW power output

  • 50 kWh EV battery5h15m
  • 75 kWh EV battery6h45m

50 kW power output

  • 50 kWh EV battery53 min
  • 75 kWh EV battery1h20m

150 kW power output

  • 50 kWh EV battery18 min
  • 75 kWh EV battery27 min
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Home charging FAQs

Can I include a home charger in my lease contract? Ayvens offers two charging solutions for charging your electric vehicle:   **Home Pro fixed cable**: charger with 4.5m cable and Dynamic Load Balancing. Standard incl.: relocation, working hours, wall installation, 1 penetration, 10m power and 15m UTP cable, small equipment, extra cabinet, fuse, (ready for) 3-phase and inspection **Home Pro socket**: charger with 8m loose cable and Dynamic Load Balancing. Standard incl.: relocation, working hours, wall installation, 1 penetration, 10m power and 15m UTP cable, small equipment, extra cabinet, fuse, (ready for) 3-phase and inspection.Does my electricity network at home have sufficient capacity for a home charger? Your existing power supply will probably be sufficient as cars are mainly charged during the night when you’re not using other electrical appliances. Your charging station can be programmed to operate at the right power and at the right time so that any potential overload to your electricity network can be avoided.I can't charge at home. Are there alternatives? If you don’t have the possibility to charge at home, you can use a public charging point. You don’t need a home charger to have an EV as public charging points are growing each year. With charging apps you can easily find an overview of locally available charging points.Do I have to return the home charger at the end of my car lease? The home charger, unlike the lease car, becomes the property of your employer.  You therefore need to agree this with your employer.I'm moving, what happens to my charging station? The charging station is the property of your employer. It is best to check with your fleet manager. Moving a home charger is often more expensive than installing a new one.What happens to the charging station if my car is assigned to a colleague? The charging station is the property of your employer, who will decide what happens to the charging station.What do I need to consider when choosing a home charger? Do you have your own driveway, garage or private parking? Are you an owner or tenant? Can you take action independently as an owner or is this in consultation with an association of homeowners? In addition, it is best to take into account the mains voltage that is connected in your street. This has an influence on the charging speed of your car.Is my home charging point publicly accessible? No this is only accessible with your charge card and is not open to third parties.

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