Installing a charger at home is usually the single biggest improvement to daily EV ownership — no detours to a public station, and a full charge waiting every morning. Here’s what the process typically looks like.
1. Check your electrical connection
Most homes run on a single-phase supply, which comfortably supports a 7.4 kW AC charger for overnight use. If you have a three-phase connection and want faster turnaround (for example, charging two vehicles in the same evening), an 11 kW unit becomes an option.
2. Confirm your parking situation
A dedicated garage or covered car park keeps installation simple. Open or shared parking is still workable, but cable routing and weatherproofing (an IP-rated enclosure) become more important considerations during the site survey.
3. Book a site survey
Before ordering, a short survey — sometimes done remotely via photos and a few questions, sometimes in person — confirms your panel capacity, the distance from your electrical panel to the parking spot, and where the unit will physically mount.
4. Installation day
A qualified electrician runs a dedicated circuit to the charger location, mounts the unit, and tests it before handing it over. Most single-unit home installations are completed within a day once approvals and any panel upgrades are sorted.
5. Living with it
After installation, charging becomes a routine: plug in when you park, unplug when you leave. Networked chargers let you check charging status from an app; simpler units just show a status light.
If you’re still deciding between a 7.4 kW and 11 kW home charger, our Home Charging solutions page covers the trade-off in more detail.
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