6 Stages to Follow When Selecting an Electric Car Charger
If you're planning to purchase an electric car, it's crucial not to overlook the installation for electrical charging. This is essential to ensure the vehicle's proper accessibility and battery durability. (σταθμοι φορτισης)
Before acquiring the electric vehicle, take the time to analyze the most suitable charger based on the location's characteristics, intended usage, and the total cost of ownership (including purchase, installation, and maintenance).
How to Choose an Electric Car Charger
Examine the Contracted Power in Your Home. Ensure your home has contracted power appropriate for your usage. If opting for a charger with automatic load balancing, it prevents exceeding the contracted maximum. Without this feature, check your electricity bill to confirm contracted power and consider requesting an increase if needed.
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Select the Bandwidth.
Plan the charges based on your travel distance and the car's range. After deciding on the vehicle model, check its maximum charging power to avoid purchasing an unnecessarily powerful charger.
There are three types of chargers: traditional, semi-fast charging, and fast charging.
- Traditional Charging: Utilizes low power and voltage, taking 6 to 12 hours. This method is battery-friendly due to lower temperatures during charging.
Select the Connector Type. Once you've chosen the charging equipment based on your installation capacity, car charging capability, and desired speed, consider the connector type. Although there's no standard for connectors, your choice is determined by the vehicle's installed connector type.
Select the Type of Load. If your electrical system is three-phase and the car allows it, opt for three-phase charging to reduce charging time. Single-phase installations won't benefit from this speed increase.
Consider the Charger Cost. Factor in the charger cost and align it with your budget. While higher performance comes at a higher cost, keep in mind that purchasing a more efficient charger doesn't necessarily mean increased overall costs.
Check the Software Features Associated with the Charger.
- End of charge warnings
- Load scheduling
- Charging session tracking
- Usage statistics
- Current load monitoring
- Usage patterns
- Incident alerts
- Load balancing
- User management with different permission levels
- Automatic reporting
- Payment management
