kw charger at home
Use our services to charge your all-electric conveniently and efficiently at home.
Products for charging at home.
With charging equipment, you can charge your electric vehicle at home not only faster, but also more conveniently.
- Use: at home
- 5-inch touch screen
- Fully supports Wi-Fi or Power Line Communication (PLC)
- Charging time: full charge in less than five hours (while charging with 19.2 kW in combination with the 19.2 kW on-board charger)
- Charging at household¹ or industrial electrical outlets
- Flexible installation on indoor garage walls, outdoor walls or the Charging Pedestal²
- Product variant³: Variable power outputs (from 1.2kW to 19.2kW) for maximum compatibility
- Compatibility: all plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles⁴
¹Note: the charging process at a household socket must be monitored. Do not use extension cords or multi-outlet adapters.
²Installation must be performed by a professional electrician.
³Market-specific offer. The maximum charging capability of your vehicle depends on the combination of the charging hardware/circuit in your home and the (AC) on-board charger of your.
⁴The charging equipment is only suitable for use with vehicles that meet the general standards and guidelines for electric vehicles. When driving abroad, the appropriate supply cable for the charging equipment for the respective country must always be carried. Compatibility is only guaranteed for electrified vehicles with a type 1 connector.
- Charging time: full charge in up to 9.5 hours Performance Battery/10.5 hours Performance Battery Plus (in ideal conditions)
- Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V NEMA 14-50) capable.
- Use: at home or on the road
- Product variants: 7.2 kW, 9.6 kW,
- Compatibility: all plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles
- Required cables are included
Smart charger with additional features.
- Charging time: full charge in up to 9.5 hours with the Performance Battery/10.5 hours with the Performance Battery Plus Enables Wi-Fi connectivity
- Equipped with a 5-inch touch display
- Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V NEMA 14-50) capable.Use: at home or on the road
- Product variant:9.6 kW
- Compatibility: all plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles
- Required cables and basic wall mount are included
Connect.
You can comfortably access Connect services and operate various vehicle functions using the My app. For example, you can control the charging process, check the state of charge of your battery or bring your all-electric to a comfortable temperature before you start your trip.
When charging on the road, offers you a special deal together with its partner, Electrify America. At our partner’s stations, you can charge for 30 minutes (DC) or 60 minutes (AC) free of charge.
Services for charging on the road.
An extensive charging infrastructure is available in the USA, so you can charge your all-electric on the road. The charging map helps you find a charging station nearby.
Where can I charge on the road?
As an interactive charging map, the charging map provides you with an overview of all charging stations – at your home and when traveling. Simply select your desired location and we will show you where you can conveniently charge your electric vehicle on the road and at your destination.
Connect.
You can comfortably access Connect services and operate various vehicle functions using the My app. For example, you can control the charging process, check the state of charge of your battery or bring your all-electric to a comfortable temperature before you start your trip.
Products for charging on the road.
Be optimally equipped on the road so you can charge your all-electric quickly and easily.
Your is equipped with two charging ports for maximum charging compatibility, the driver side with a J1772 AC charging socket, and the passenger side with a CCS Combo socket with AC and DC charging capabilities.
This is the most common plug that will charge your. Available across multiple charging providers and works universally across most brands of Electric Vehicles.
- Based on the SAE standard
- AC power supply only
- Charging power up to19.2 kW
- Usage at home or on the road
This is the fastest way to charge your. Available across multiple charging providers and works universally across most brands of Electric Vehicles.
- Based on the SAE standard
- Supplies DC power to battery without the need to be converted
- Charging power up to 350 kW
- Usage on the road
The maximum charging speed a can accept is either 225kW (Performance Battery) or 270kW (Performance Battery Plus)
Accessories for public charging pedestals.
We offer the accessories you need to charge your model with all-electric drive technology at public charging stations.
- Charging time: full charge in up to 9.5 hours Performance Battery/10.5 hours Performance Battery Plus (in ideal conditions)
- Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V NEMA 14-50) capable.
- Use: at home or on the road
- Product variants: 7.2 kW, 9.6 kW,
- Compatibility: all plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles
- Required cables are included
Smart charger with additional features.
- Charging time: full charge in up to 9.5 hours with the Performance Battery/10.5 hours with the Performance Battery Plus Enables Wi-Fi connectivity
- Equipped with a 5-inch touch display
- Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V NEMA 14-50) capable.Use: at home or on the road
- Product variant:9.6 kW
- Compatibility: all plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles
- Required cables and basic wall mount are included
For even shorter charging times when charging outside the Charging Service network.
- Boost charging speeds from 50kW to up to 150kW when charging on older 400 volts networks.
- Enables even shorter charging times at older 400V Fast charging stations
- Use: on the road
- only for the
We come to wherever you are. With our network of destination charging stations, we are ready for you at exclusive destinations so that you can easily charge your electric vehicle there, too. An overview of our destination charging partners can be found in the charging map. As the driver of a electric vehicle, you can charge there for free.
With our Destination Charging infrastructure, we go wherever you do — be it exceptional hotels, fine restaurants, golf courses or marinas. As the driver of a electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid model, you can charge there for free as a guest. An overview of all Destination Charging partners can be found in the Charge Map.
Replenish your own energy reserves while your electric or plug-in hybrid model is charging its supply of pure driving pleasure. With our selected partners, you can enjoy a relaxing stay at exclusive destinations and use our easy and convenient on-site charging solutions.
DC Fast Charging plug standards
Three plug standards exist in the United States and are used by different vehicles.
Used by: American/European and certain Asian EVs. Examples include the Chevrolet Bolt, BMW i3, Kia e-Niro, and Jaguar I-Pace. Also used by heavy-duty vehicles like transit buses.
Plug standard: CCS-1 (or SAE Combo)
Energy output: 25kW-350kW
Used by:In North America, only the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi Outlander. Tesla vehicles can also use with an adapter. However, an announcement made in 2020 signals the shift away from CHAdeMO for new vehicles
Plug standard: CHAdeMO
Energy output: 25kW-150kW
Used by: Tesla vehicles only.
Plug standard:Tesla Supercharger
Energy output: Up to 250kW
Electric utility programs
Electric utilities, from local municipal utilities to investor-owned utilities, play an important role in accelerating EV adoption. Integrating EVs into the electric system can drive down electricity rates for all customers, including those that don’t drive an EV.
EVs charging on the electric grid can require distribution system upgrades if not carefully planned. One of the ways utilities are planning for increased electricity load is by encouraging consumers to charge during low demand times like overnight (i.e., off-peak) through specialized rates and Smart charging technology, generally making it cheaper for EV drivers to charge their vehicle.
These time of use rates assess higher fees outside of the low demand times and can apply to the entire house or to the EV itself only. However, applying the rate specifically to the EV generally requires installing a separate meter to track energy usage, though utilities are beginning to pilot ways to encourage charging during low demand times without requiring the customer to sign up for a whole-home time of use rate or install a separate meter.
Find a program near you
The Great Plains Institute compiled a list of programs in 2020 that Minnesota utilities offer to customers who drive an EV. It indicates what subscribers pay during off-peak and on-peak times of the day and contains information about available rebates and renewable energy programs.
Links are provided below to some of the more common programs available in Minnesota. Be sure to check your utility’s website, or contact your utility, to receive information on programs available to you.
Can you install a DC fast charger at home?
The short answer is no.
A DC fast charger is designed for industrial and commercial settings. This is mostly due to the power requirements and expenses associated with a Level 3 charger.
A Level 3 fast charger requires a 440-volt DC power supply to operate. Most residential properties are incapable of reaching these power requirements. Operating a charging unit at this high of a power level would also be unsafe for most households.
The other factor stopping DC fast chargers from being installed at homes is their extremely high cost. To own and operate a DC fast charger will cost you upwards of 50,000. This is mostly due to the complexity of the installation and maintenance.
Public DC fast charging stations
A public fast-charging station allows EV owners to drive in, connect their car to a compatible charging unit, and then fill up their battery. These charging units allow you to hook up your car using an electric connector. The most common electric connectors are the CHAdeMO and the Combined Charging System (CCS). There is also Tesla’s proprietary plug, which is used on their Superchargers.
There are over 5,000 public DC fast-charging stations in the country. These public chargers can often be found near shopping centers, parking spots, or highways. Some of the most well-known providers of DC fast-charging stations include Electrify America, EVgo, Chargepoint, and the Tesla Supercharger.
To use a DC fast charger, you should expect to pay between
Types of DC fast charger connectors
There are currently three main types of DC fast charger connectors that are used across the country. The three connectors include the Tesla Supercharger, Combined Charging System (CCS), and the CHAdeMO connector.
Each of these three DC fast charger connectors is unique and can only be used with compatible EVs. For DC fast chargers there is no universal connector.
Tesla Supercharger connector
The Tesla Supercharger uses a proprietary connector that is only compatible with Tesla electric vehicles. Other vehicles will need an adaptor to access the Tesla Superchargers.
The network of Tesla Superchargers spans all over the country with over 1,000 Supercharger stations. The Supercharger can provide 200 miles of range in under 15 minutes. For Tesla owners, Supercharger fees are accrued automatically to your account.
Map of Tesla Supercharger locations. Image source: Tesla.
CHAdeMO
The CHAdeMO is an electrical connector that was established and manufactured by Japanese companies such as Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. The purpose of the CHAdeMO was to create a charging standard that would be used across the EV industry.
Unlike the Tesla Supercharger, the CHAdeMO connector can be used on many different vehicles including the Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and the Toyota Prius Plug-in. There are also charging adaptors available which allow for Tesla vehicles to be charged using a CHAdeMO.
Combined Charging System (CCS)
The Combined Charging System is another type of connector used for DC fast charging. Unlike the Tesla Supercharger or CHAdeMO, the CCS can be used on car models from all around the world.
CCS connectors are used on several third-party fast chargers. These third-party fast chargers are used all across the country and are compatible with vehicles such as the BMW i3, Kia e-Niro, and the VW e-Golf.
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Next best option to having a DC fast charger at home
Other than DC fast chargers, there are two other forms of electric vehicle charging. There is AC (alternating current) trickle charging (Level 1) and AC fast charging (Level 2). Of the two, AC fast charging is the next best option to a DC fast charger.
An AC fast charger is one of the most popular and cost-effective EV chargers on the market. It possesses up to 240 volts and potential output of 3 kW to 19 kW of AC power. With this power, an AC fast charger will take up to 8 hours to fully charge your EV.
An AC fast charger can easily be installed at almost any home and is far more financially viable than a DC fast charger. To purchase and install a high-quality AC fast charger at your home, you should expect to pay between 800 and 5000,000.
There is also a much larger selection of Level 2 chargers compared to Level 3. Some of the most notable Level 2 chargers include the Tesla Wall Connector, JuiceBox 40, and the ChargePoint Home Flex.
The ChargePoint Home Flex, NEMA 6-50 Plug. Image source: ChargePoint
.60 per kW. However, this can vary depending on the type of charging station and the location of the charger.
Using a public DC fast charging station is a great option for when you’re either short on time or traveling long distances.
How does a DC fast charger compare to other charging stations?
Charging speeds
The biggest difference between a DC fast charger and other stations is the speed at which it will charge your EV’s battery.
A Level 3 charger is by far the fastest type of charging available, with the potential to recharge your EV at a rate of 3 to 20 miles of range per minute. Whereas a Level 2 charging station can provide only 14 to 35 miles per hour of charging.
Compatibility
As previously mentioned, there are three main connectors for DC fast chargers. These chargers are not interchangeable which means your EV can only charge using a specific connector.
However, with Level 2 charging stations there is a common connector plug known as the SAE J1772 EV plug. This connector is compatible with all-electric cars in the US. Even Teslas can use this connector as all Tesla models now come with an adapter.
Locations
One of the biggest disadvantages of DC fast chargers is the fact that they can only be installed at limited locations. A DC fast charger in most cases can only be found at shopping centers or near highways. Whereas a Level 2 charging station can be installed at your home, workplace, or other public locations.
There are also far fewer DC fast-charging stations throughout the country compared to Level 2 stations. There are only around 5,000 DC fast-charging stations in the U.S, while there are over 43,000 Level 2 charging stations and approximately 120,000 Level 2 charging ports.
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You’ll also find many public charging points are Level 2 (7.2kW, 11kW or 22kW), so be sure you know what capacity they are before you drive to them if time is important.
They may also require your own Type 2 to Type 2 (Mode 3) portable charging cable, which is usually a separate accessory purchase for around 200 to 500.
It’s worth noting that most PHEV models, because of their smaller battery capacity and battery management systems, will only charge at a maximum rate of 3.6kW or 7.6kW even when using a 22kW AC charger.
GET Electric has also opened its own hub of 22kW chargers in Port Melbourne, giving nearby EV owners an option for a top-up – particularly those living in the area’s high-density apartment towers.
Level 3. DC Rapid charging
Charging capacity ranges from 50kW on a Rapid charger up to 350kW on an ultra-Rapid unit.
These are the public DC chargers (480V/direct current), including Tesla Superchargers, that are crucial in making EVs viable for driving long distances with little downtime for charging.
It’s worth noting that lower-capacity EVs, such as plug-in hybrids and the Nissan Leaf, MG ZS EV and Lexus UX300e can use 350kW chargers, but will still only charge at a rate of about 50kW. Similarly, the BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, and GWM Ora are limited to between 60 to 90kW DC.
Higher-capacity models such as the standard range Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y RWD and Mercedes-Benz EQA, have a maximum charging capacity of around 100 to 150kW – which brings more than 100km every 10 minutes.
New-generation 800V architectures allow even faster charging, with models like the Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 capable – in the right circumstances – of charging from 10 to 80 per cent in under 30 minutes.
Most PHEV models can only connect to AC chargers, but the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, Outlander PHEV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class PHEV (optionally), and Range Rover PHEV line-up can charge via either AC and DC power.
⏱️ 0-80 per cent charge time
You may have noticed carmakers often provide a DC charging time based on a battery being charged up to 80 per cent instead of 100 per cent.
This is because the internal resistance of a battery rises as the state of charge increases. In other words, the more the battery is charged the slower and less efficient it is to keep charging it. Charging past 80 per cent also isn’t healthy for typical lithium-ion batteries.
As a result, charging is quickest when the battery is flat. After an initial burst, the charger settles into a constant rate until the battery reaches about 80 per cent full.
After that, the charging slows again – partly due to the decreased efficiency and to prevent the battery from being damaged by overheating or overcharging.
The time it takes to charge between 80 and 100 per cent can vary based on a number of factors, such as battery heat. This is why carmakers can calculate how quickly the battery will reach 80 per cent, but can’t provide a definitive time for a full charge.
EV charging plugs and sockets
As we’ve seen with mobile phones, there are different kinds of EV plugs and sockets, which threatened to make the rolling out of charging networks quite complicated.
The good news for Australian drivers is there is now a standard for AC charging; but it’s a different matter when it comes to DC Rapid charging.
1️⃣ Type 1 AC
Also referred to as J1772 or SAE J1772, this is the standard AC-plug in North America and Japan, and is found in Australia on pre-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs, first-generation Nissan Leafs, and older BMW i3s.
It has a five-pin design. The two small pins connect data between the car and charger to determine the maximum current available to the vehicle – which prevents the car from moving while still connected.
The three larger pins are for the 110/240V AC power connection, including the earth. Because there are few public chargers with Type 1 plugs, a Type 2 adapter accessory is available to purchase.
2️⃣ Type 2 AC
Also referred to as the IEC 62196 or Mennekes plug, this is the standard port in Australia and Europe for AC charging and is used by all car manufacturers selling a new EV here today.
The Type 2 plug has a seven-pin design, with five power pins to support three-phase charging.
While older Tesla Model S and Model X EVs sold here use a Type 2 plug, it has modified the connector with a notch at the top to ensure only they can access the Tesla Supercharging network (although trials are underway to open it up to all EV models).
All plug-in hybrid models in Australia are equipped with Type 2 charging ports. EVs with CCS2 sockets (see below) can accept Type 2 plugs.
AUSTRALIAN STANDARD: CCS2
Short for Combined Charging System, CCS can be used for AC and DC chargers.
This is the most common charging port type in Australia, as nearly all models sold here adopt this standard and all DC fast chargers have a CCS2 connector.
CCS2 extends the bottom of Type 2 with two pins in order to DC fast-charge.
CHAdeMO
This is an abbreviation for Charge de Move, which is French for ‘move using charge’. It is a rare DC port standard found in most Japanese-built EVs and PHEVs, such as the Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and Lexus UX300e. However, the latest Nissan Ariya EV has shifted to CCS2 and older Tesla models can use a CHAdeMO via an adapter.
Public charging stations in Australia still mostly offer a CHAdeMO cable since any that are co-founded by the Federal government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) need to follow guidelines set by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) back in 2017. But, some other fast charging providers have emerged only offering CCS2 plugs.
Most vehicles with CHAdeMO sockets also come equipped with the standard Type 2 socket for AC charging.