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.
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 save money compared to using a public charger, by charging at the cheapest and greenest times available.
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 save money compared to using a public charger, by charging at the cheapest and greenest times available.
We’ve partnered with Ohme to offer Polestar Ireland customers a special price on their home chargers.
We’ve partnered with Ohme to offer Polestar Ireland 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
7.4kW
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
1-phase, 32 Amps
Polestar cars are compatible with 11kW chargers. But, 11kW requires a three-phase power source, so check your home's power supply before choosing an 11kW EV home charger.
Polestar cars are compatible with 11kW chargers. But, 11kW requires a three-phase power source, so check your home's power supply before choosing an 11kW EV home charger.
Output
11kW
Charging time
0-100% charge in 7-8 hours / 59 kilometres of range per hour
Charging time Polestar 3
0-100% charge in up to 11 hours / 59 kilometres 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. Polestar Ireland has partnered with Ohme for a smooth transition to electric driving.
Ordering your Ohme EV charger is simple and starts by asking a few questions about your home.
- 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
The Irish government funds home EV chargers with a special grant. It allows you to claim up to €300 towards the cost of installing one.
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