Home charging stations

Which charging station do you need?

The right charging station depends on the maximum AC charging power of your electric car, the electrical connection in your home and how you want to charge. Many electric cars can charge at up to 11 kW AC. Some models support 22 kW, while plug-in hybrids often have a lower maximum AC charging power.

A higher-power charging station does not automatically charge the car faster. The car's onboard charger determines how much charging power is actually accepted. Always check the maximum AC charging power of your vehicle.

Type 2 and Type 1 electric cars

Type 2 is the most commonly used AC charging connector for electric cars in Europe. Do you have a vehicle with a Type 1 connection? A suitable charging solution is often still possible. Depending on the charging station and vehicle, a suitable Type 1 adapter can be used.

For specific applications, we can also supply charging stations with a Type 1 connection by special order. If you are unsure, contact us so that we can check which solution best suits your car.

Charging station with fixed cable or socket

A fixed-cable charging station has the charging cable permanently attached. This is especially practical when you always charge the same car at home: simply take the plug, connect it to the car and start charging.

A socket charging station does not have a fixed charging cable. You use a separate charging cable between the charging station and the car. This provides more flexibility in cable length and connection, and the cable can easily be replaced or taken with you when needed.

7.4 kW, 11 kW or 22 kW charging station

A 7.4 kW charging station generally operates on a single-phase 32-amp connection. An 11 kW charging station usually operates on a three-phase 16-amp connection. For the full 22 kW charging power, a three-phase 32-amp connection is generally required.

For many households and electric cars, 11 kW is a practical choice. A 22 kW charging station is especially useful when both the car and the electrical connection support this power. With adjustable charging stations, the maximum amperage can often be adapted to the available connection.

Charging station with app and RFID

Depending on the model, app control lets you view the charging status, monitor charging sessions and set a charging schedule. RFID can protect the charging station against unauthorized use so that only authorized users can start a charging session.

Some charging stations also support Plug & Start. Charging then starts automatically as soon as the charging cable is connected to the car.

The app you need varies by charging station. Many smart charging stations work with Smart Life or Tuya, for example. The product page states which app belongs to your charging station.

Charging station with load balancing

Load balancing automatically adjusts the charging power to the current electricity consumption in the home. This reduces the risk of overloading the electrical connection when several devices are using electricity at the same time.

Safe charging station installation

Always have a fixed charging station correctly connected by a qualified installer. The meter cabinet, cabling, available grid connection and required protective devices are checked, among other things. This ensures that the charging station is connected safely and appropriately for the required charging power.