EV Wall Chargers
Wall Chargers have a few different names around the world. You’ll see Home charging stations/home chargers/home charge points or wall boxes advertised. These all refer to the same thing.
You don’t need a particular brand of wall charger to go with a a particular make of car. Please get in touch if you have 3-phase power, more than 1 EV/PHEV, or any other situation that makes online shopping a bit difficult.
EV home charging stations are generally firmly mounted on the wall. The electricity goes through a box and a cord that improves safety by waiting to send power to the plug until it’s plugged into an EV. A home charging station/Wall Charger is preferred over constant use of your 3 pin plug outlet and will require wiring a dedicated circuit to have safe charging.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT WALL CHARGERS
Wall Chargers have a few different names around the world. You’ll see Home charging stations/home chargers/home charge points or wall boxes advertised. These all refer to the same thing. EV home charging stations are generally firmly mounted on the wall. The electricity goes through a box and a cord that improves safety by waiting to send power to the plug until it’s plugged into an EV. A home charging station/Wall Charger is preferred over constant use of your 3 pin plug outlet and will require wiring a dedicated circuit to have safe charging.
DO I NEED A PORTABLE CHARGING CABLE OR A WALL CHARGER?
Firstly, do you charge every day? Consider a wall charger for charging at home. Electricity-thirsty vehicles increase the wear and tear on your wiring and a wall charger is designed for daily use. Using a wall charger with 32 Amp rating allows for a quicker charge. For charging times see our Charging Guide.
It depends on the distance you drive every day and on the time you have to charge your car. Long range EVs with large batteries such as Tesla can charge on 3-phase.
You can either use a cable (Mode 2) with either a 3-pin plug or a caravan plug, or we recommend using a wall charger/home charging station (Mode 3). Both options simply deliver household electricity to the car. Electronics on board the car transform the domestic power supply (AC) into the proper form (usually DC) to charge the battery. The car also has a maximum power rating which means, depending on the wiring it can only take 15 amps as an example with a Nissan Leaf.
Please note: Not all charging cables are created equal. OEM Audio only sell EV Power EVSE which has safety features to help protect your car and property from, for example, fluctuations in the supply. All instructions must be followed for safe use. All EVSE should be purchased from a supplier who has met all the accreditation requirements as set out by WorkSafe.
We reckon the first step before buying EVSE is to determine which option suits your needs best. Take a look at our EV Charging Products Finder, call us or pop in. Our reception staff will greet you in our showroom and our Technical Manager will help you choose the right product for your car. We’ve been selling EV charging products since 2016 and stand by our products and reputation.
We recommend that you engage a registered and licensed electrician to check your household wiring.
We don’t charge for a phone call and welcome your call for advice.
BENEFITS OF WALL CHARGERS
Wall Chargers have various names worldwide, including Home charging stations, home chargers, home charge points, or wall boxes, all referring to the same thing. EV home charging stations are typically wall-mounted for safety, requiring dedicated wiring for secure charging.
IS A WALL CHARGER WORTH IT?
Firstly, if you charge daily, consider a wall charger for home use. It’s designed for daily use and offers quicker charging, especially with a 32 Amp rating. The choice between a cable (Mode 2) with a 3-pin or caravan plug and a wall charger/home charging station (Mode 3) depends on your daily driving distance and available charging time. Dynamic Load Balancing technology is a valuable addition for managing power usage during EV charging.
CHARGING SAFETY
Constant charging from a power socket at home can lead to wear and tear and possible overheating. Manufacturers like Nissan recommend using a Wall Charger for safety. An OEM Audio EV Power Wall Charger with safety features is a wise investment. Ensure compliance with safety standards for residential EV charging.
CHARGING TIME
EV Power Wall Chargers offer higher powers than charger cables, reducing charging time significantly. Understanding your vehicle’s charging needs will help you choose the right EVSE for faster charging. For more information click this link to the Charging Times page.
BENEFITS OF WALL CHARGERS
EV Power Wall Chargers solve several charging problems.
DUAL CHARGING
If you will have two rechargeable cars in the household in the future or want to be able to have your friends recharge at your house when they visit then OEM Audio have the solution.
SECURITY
A basic Wall Charger has no user authentication. These are best for use where only you have access to the Wall Charger. Controlling access to the power supply can be achieved by using the EV Power 16 Amp, 11kw Wall Charger, Three-phase, RFID Tags, supplied with DC detection tags. This Wall Charger will only operate for approved users with a matching access card.
DYNAMIC LOAD BALANCING
An EV wall charger with DLB has a sensor that says that my car is important, but it’s the least important thing in the house at 6 p.m. to be charging. So, if the default is 32 Amp supply to your EV, or if you set max power to 32 amps (available in some wall chargers) the wall charger will try and charge at 32 Amps and so because there aren’t 32 Amps available, it’ll take whatever is left over.
OCPP
In some suburbs, you may be required to use an EV wall charger with the ability to connect to grid management.
Once you find a charger that best fits your needs, we recommend contacting a licensed electrician to install your charging station. The licensed electrician will need to know what amperage panel needs to be installed, to support the power requirements of your charger. Chargers deliver a high level of electricity for many continuous hours every day. Therefore, it must be installed correctly.
