What does a home charging station cost?
A home charging station is the most economical way to charge your electric car. However, you also face the cost of purchasing and installing the charging station. Installing your own charging station is quite an investment, but one that you will definitely earn back. In fact, charging at home is a lot cheaper than charging at a public charger or quick charger, because you only pay the electricity rate per kWh that is in your energy contract. Moreover, you don't have to pay any fees for the use and maintenance of the pole, as is the case with a public charging station. On Alpina.nl , we have listed all the costs for a home charging station for you.
Home charging station costs
The cost of a home charging station depends on several factors:
- The purchase price of the charging station
- The type of connection
- The distance between the meter box and the charging station
- Additional work, such as connecting the charging station to a network
Below we elaborate on all the costs.
What is the purchase price?
The purchase cost of a charging station can vary widely. It depends on the features, brand and design of the charging station. Several options are available, such as a charging station with two connection points, maximum charging capacity, a wall or pole model and a smart charger. While a smart charger is a lot more expensive, it also takes into account your energy supplier's off-peak tariff, saving you money on your energy bill. Moreover, a smart charging station can often be combined with solar panels, making you even more economical. Prices for a charging station vary widely, but are usually between €500 and €1200.
What type of connection do I need?
How fast you can charge your car depends (among other things) on how your home is connected to the power grid. This can be with a 1-phase connection or a 3-phase connection. With a 3-phase connection, you can, in theory, charge your car three times faster, provided the car supports it. If you do not have a 3-phase connection but would like one, you can have your connection upgraded. The cost of reinforcing a connection is usually between €200 and €300.
What is the distance between the meter box and the charging station?
Of course, cables need to be pulled from your meter box to the charging station. The longer the distance, the longer the cables need to be. The longer the cable, the higher the cost. In addition, digging is required to pull the cables underground. The cost of digging will also increase with a longer distance. The type of ground through which the cable must be pulled can also make a difference to the cost of a home charging station. Earth is obviously easier than if there is a concrete or stone surface. In addition, adjustments may need to be made in the meter box.
Other work
If you have a smart charging station installed, it will need to be connected to the network. A smart charging station connects to the network via Wifi or 3G. This allows the charging station to transmit all charging data. This is often included in the installation cost.
So the total cost for a charging station at home depends on a number of factors, but can reach €2,000 - €2,500. It's a big investment, but one that will definitely pay for itself, because you will save a lot of money when charging your car.
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