Exchanging your thermal vehicle for an electric car is very tempting. Some users are driven by the desire to drive in a more ecological way or by the wish to reverse the balance of monthly expenses by opting for electric charging rather than the purchase of fuel in times of inflation…
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To benefit from additional comfort and to save precious time when recharging, there is nothing like having a terminal installed at home if you have the opportunity.
Why have a charging station installed at your home?
If the configuration of your home allows it, the most advantageous financially (and from a practical point of view too) is to opt for recharging at home as frequently as possible. Indeed, on public terminals the price per kW varies between €0.30 and €0.80, while, for home connections, the range is rather between €0.11 and €0.20.
This variation in costs is explained according to the terminals used and the rates charged by your electricity supplier. In this regard, the use of electric vehicles is also an opportunity to change the energy contract. Since you will be using these resources even more, it may be in your financial interest to use a comparator to find the offer that offers the cheapest price per kW.
Having a charging station installed in your home saves you having to go to a public station every day and refill the battery at any time. In addition, if you benefit from peak and off-peak tariffs, you can schedule charging at night.
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Faced with the offer or the novelty of switching to an electric vehicle, it is not always easy to define the important criteria that will define the search for the best private charging station. Taking into account the comfort of use and technical performance, the editorial staff of Futura has listed the data that seems the most relevant:
- Learn about your vehicle’s needs. No need to install a terminal capable of going up to 22kW if your new car is limited by its amperage.
- Remote control: if you like home automation and the role of technology in improving your daily comfort, the possibility of activating or deactivating charging from your smartphone can be a major argument. This also allows you to monitor in real time and optimize your charging habits.
- The possibility of linking your charging station to a 100% renewable device such as photovoltaic panels. Solar energy can indeed represent part or all of your energy resources for self-sufficient consumption dedicated to your car.
- Ease of use is also an important element. In most cases, this is a wall socket with a specific plug that you just have to plug and unplug.
Finally, be aware that the charging stations do not require any specific maintenance unless you notice damage, abnormal wear or difficulty in charging your vehicle correctly, which may be a sign of a malfunction.
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