Is it worth buying a home EV charger?

If you have recently made the switch to an electric vehicle, you may be wondering – is it worth buying a home EV charger?

The answer, in its simplest form, is yes – home EV chargers are worth the investment; from cheaper EV charging sessions to safer, more convenient home charging, home electric vehicle chargers provide benefits that three-pin plug charging and public charging can’t compete with.

Keep reading to find out our top five reasons why you should have an EV charger installed at your property.

1) Increase your property value

Although you may consider an EV home charger an expensive option in comparison to three-pin plug charging, it’s a worthwhile investment in the long term. In fact, Riverdale Leasing found that 76% of homes with an electric car charger installed showed an increase in property value.

And with the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, electric cars will soon become the norm. So, getting a home EV charge point is a great way to future-proof your property while simultaneously reaping cost benefits if you decide to sell.

2) Added convenience

Unquestionably, an EV home charger is by far the most convenient way to charge your electric vehicle. There is no need to hang around a public charging point for hours or, even worse, queue to use an electric car charger. With a home EV charger, you can charge your vehicle whenever suits you, no waiting, no stress. Think of everything you could do whilst you’re charging your electric car at home – cook, clean, relax – home electric car charging guarantees maximum convenience.

You couldn’t do that with a petrol or diesel vehicle, could you?

What’s more, all home electric vehicle chargers allow you to schedule your charging at specific times by using a smartphone app. For ultimate convenience, set your EV to charge at home overnight, and your home charger will do the work for you – you’ll save on EV charging costs too.

3) Cheaper EV charging

Installing a home EV charger means you won’t have to pay a premium to use public EV charging points – and that’s not all. Overall, charging your electric car with a smart home EV charger is significantly cheaper than using public chargers. In fact, according to the UK government, EV home chargers open up potential savings of up to £1000 a year when home charging during off-peak hours.

Additionally, popular chargers offer added smart features that can help save you money on your electricity bills, such as tariff integration and solar integration that allow you to benefit from further cost savings. For example, the Ohme Home Pro and Ohme ePod are compatible with all energy tariffs, including Intelligent Octopus Go. With Ohme’s intelligent tech, your charger will automatically sync with your chosen tariff to allow you to charge at the cheapest rates.

4) Charge your electric vehicle 300% faster with a home charger

Getting a dedicated home electric vehicle charger installed at home allows you to benefit from far faster charging speeds when compared to three-pin plug EV charging. A 7kW home charger will charge an EV three times faster than a standard 3-pin plug charger, and a 22kW home charger will charge six times faster than 3-pin EV charging.

5) Charge your EV safer

The safest way to charge an electric car at home is through a dedicated home EV charge point. In truth, any EV charger needs to be installed by an accredited, experienced electrician who has to follow specific rules and regulations, therefore ensuring maximum safety.

Although you can charge your car with a standard 3-pin plug, this is not recommended for daily use, as household sockets are not designed for this high level of constant usage. Instead, these granny chargers should only be used in emergency situations.

Is it worth having an EV charger at home?

When compared to slow, messy three-pin plug charging and expensive public charging, EV home chargers definitely come out on top. Home electric vehicle chargers provide many benefits, such as increasing your property value, faster charging speed, added convenience, and the significant cost savings that can be made from smart home EV chargers.

In our professional opinion, having a home EV charger is always worth the investment as you future-proof your property, guaranteeing cheaper, safer and more convenient EV charging sessions in the future.

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