How to choose an home ev charger? There is some facts need to considerate.
1.Brand & warranty: Choses an a reputable brand of EV charger such as “Esafe” ; Check the warranty and aftersale.
2. Cable Length: Usually it is 5meters. check a cable length enough which is from the charge port of park car to smart EV charging station.
3.Compatibility and Safety: Not all EVs are compatible with all chargers. Before purchase ,check the EV compatibility,battery capacity and charging rate.
4.The type of charger: There is three main types of EV chargers: Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging. Level 1 charger use a standard 120-volt and charge an EV in 12 hours;Level 2 charger require a 240-volt and charge an EV in 4-6 hours. DC fast charging is the fastest and charge an EV about 20- 30 minutes.
5.Charging speed.It depends on a charger’s amperage and electrical current.Most EVs can take in about 32 amps, adding around 25 miles Per charging Hour, Level 2 chargers are slower than DC fast chargers but are more affordable.Below is Sheet of Current & Charging Speed.
Required Circuit / Breaker Rating |
Charger Amperage |
Estimated Driving distance Per Charging Hour |
20A |
16A |
12 mi (19 km) |
30A |
24A |
18 mi (29 km) |
40A |
32A |
25 mi (40 km) |
50A |
40A |
30 mi (48 km) |
60A |
48A |
36 mi (58 km) |
70A/80A |
50A |
37 mi (60 km) |