Topping up the battery at home is the most convenient and inexpensive way to charge an electric car. Scroll on for the facts.
Topping up the battery at home is the most convenient and inexpensive way to charge an electric car. Scroll on for the facts.
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. Another good reason to decide on a home EV-charger is convenience. Park the car, connect the cable and go about your business.
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. Another good reason to decide on a home EV-charger is convenience. Park the car, connect the cable and go about your business.
We’ve partnered with Evnex to offer Polestar Australia customers a special price on their home chargers.
We’ve partnered with Evnex to offer Polestar Australia customers a special price on their home chargers.
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. Modern EVs like Polestar 2 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. Modern EVs like Polestar 2 have the right specifications for this type of charger.
Output
7.4 kW
Charging time Polestar 2
0-100% charge in average 11-13 hours / 37.5 kilometres of range per hour
Charging time Polestar 3
0-100% charge in up to 17 hours / 37.5 kilometres of range per hour
Electricity supply
Single-phase, 32 Amps
Output
22 kW
Charging time
0-100% charge in 8 hours / 60 kilometres of range per hour
Electricity supply
Three-phase, 8-32 Amps
- 01.Order from a preferred supplier
Car manufacturers often collaborate with carefully selected and certified suppliers of home charging solutions. Polestar Australia has partnered with Evnex for a smooth transition to electric driving.
Ordering your Evnex EV charger is simple and it can be added as an Extra when reserving your Polestar online.
Should you wish to compare quotes, here is the complete list of Polestar recommended charging companies:
1800 959377
1300 856 328
1300 406 210
07 5689 4186
1300 701 199
- 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.