Topping up the battery at home is the most convenient and inexpensive way to charge an electric car.
Topping up the battery at home is the most convenient and inexpensive way to charge an electric car.
Even though it’s possible to plug an electric car into a regular mains socket, this should only be done temporarily. The high current demand of an EV calls for the use of a dedicated charging station to avoid overly long charging times and going against safety regulations.
With an intelligent home charging solution, you can benefit from more control to get the most from your EV, as well as being able to integrate into some of the smartest EV energy tariffs like Intelligent Octopus, so you can charge at the cheapest and greenest times available.
An EV home charger can be easily mounted on an existing wall and connected to the wiring that’s already there. The other option is to mount it on a post, allowing for more freedom of placement. Expect slightly higher installation costs for the latter, as it will usually require a new underground mains connection.
An EV home charger can be easily mounted on an existing wall and connected to the wiring that’s already there. The other option is to mount it on a post, allowing for more freedom of placement. Expect slightly higher installation costs for the latter, as it will usually require a new underground mains connection.
Choice paralysis is real, and the variety of home charging options is no exception. To simplify matters, we’ve narrowed it down to a single type of EV charger, considering the set-up of the electricity supply and electric car compatibility. All Polestar cars have the right specifications for this type of charger.
Choice paralysis is real, and the variety of home charging options is no exception. To simplify matters, we’ve narrowed it down to a single type of EV charger, considering the set-up of the electricity supply and electric car compatibility. All Polestar cars have the right specifications for this type of charger.
Home charger choices
7.4kW EV Charger
Output
7.4kW
Charging time Polestar 2
0-100% charge in average 11-13 hours / 23.5 miles of range per hour
Charging time Polestar 3
0-100% charge in up to 17 hours / 23.5 miles of range per hour
Electricity supply
1-phase, 32 Amps
11kW EV Charger¹
Output
11kW
Charging time Polestar 2
0-100% charge in 7-8 hours / 37 miles of range per hour
Charging time Polestar 3
0-100% charge in up to 11 hours / 23.5 miles of range per hour
Electricity supply
3-phase, 16 Amps
- 01.Order from a preferred supplier
Car manufacturers and leasing companies often collaborate with carefully selected and certified suppliers of home charging solutions.
- 02.Plan ahead
Generally, installing an EV home charger takes less than a day, but the supplier does need time to do their due diligence. Plan the installation well in advance of delivery.
- 03.Don’t forget the grant
Many states, cities and utilities offer appealing incentives for EVs and charging. Find grants and rebates near you to save you even more.
Electric driving incentives