How to pick the perfect EV charging station for your home

If you’ve made the step of purchasing an electric car, then you have already made a conscious move towards doing something for the planet

Not only kinder to the environment, but kinder to your pocket in the long run, buying an EV has many benefi ts, one of the most tangible • of which is that you can refuel it at home. Installing an at-home charger is relatively straightforward • and there are even government grants (a maximum contribution of £350 from the Offi ce for Zero Emissions Vehicles’ Electric Vehicle Homecharging Scheme), you can • obtain towards your purchase if you have dedicated off -street parking. So, what things should you consider, when looking to pick the perfect charger for your home?

The factors that will most likely aff ect your considerations are: price, ease of installation, connector and cable type and charging speed. The compatibility with your home’s connections, and even how the

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Anders Bergtoft, CEO of Charge Amps (chargeamps.com), a Swedish EV charger manufacturer with a focus on recycling and sustainability, says: “When • purchasing an EV charger for your home, there are a few key things to keep in mind. Firstly, Brits will be more familiar than most with inconsistent weather conditions • and you should make the durability of your charging equipment a priority. Look out for products with a high IP-rating (IP stands for ‘ingress protection’), as this is a good indicator of how weather resistant your new charger will be.”

A good quality, durable solution is also the most ethical, says Bergtoft: “It’s always a good idea to invest in high quality when it comes to EV chargers and accessories, and the longer they last, the better for the environment.

He continues: “Also, and I know this might seem a bit shallow, but I would strongly recommend that you shop around to fi nd the bestlooking wallbox model for you. Just like you wouldn’t decorate your house with ugly furniture or hang an unattractive piece of art on the wall, an EV charger should enhance, not disrupt, the exterior of your house or driveway.”

Not only that, but with the changing pace of technology moving fast, considerations should also be made to ‘futureproofi ng’ your purchase in terms of connectivity and software security.

“Charge Amps provides charging solutions designed for the tough Nordic conditions and capable of meeting stringent requirements for cloud services with software control,” says Bergtoft. “In addition, there are now clever features like dynamic load balancing, which will help ensure that you minimise the impact your charging has on the local grid, and ensure that it is not overloaded.

“Lastly, try to aim for an EV charger that is connected and equipped with advanced software. Electric cars, IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, and smart homes will develop at a rapid pace over the coming years, and the most sustainable thing to do is to invest in charging solutions that are built with this future in mind.

“To conclude; make it last, make it good looking and make it smart.”

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Fleet Electric have created Climate Positive Leasing to ensure new EVs can remove more CO2e from the atmosphere than they contribute

Arctic and Antarctic ice loss has tripled in the last decade. The Earth has lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice in less than 30 years*, reducing the planet’s ability to refl ect solar radiation, compounding the warming of the planet caused by carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e). The loss of Arctic Sea ice has been proven to have a linear relationship to CO2e emissions (3 ± 0.3 square metres per tonne of CO2e).

Undoubtedly the lifecycle CO2e emissions of an electric vehicle (EV) are drastically lower than petrol or diesel, yet EVs generate CO2e emissions in their production and if not charged with renewable electricity.

Vehicle manufacturers are endeavouring to produce vehicles as carbon-neutral in the next decade, but this leaves a signifi cant period where every new EV will increase CO2e emissions.

That’s why Fleet Electric created Climate Positive Leasing to ensure new EVs can remove more CO2e from the atmosphere than they contribute. Through investments in certifi ed carbon reduction projects, every lease prevents 25 tonnes of CO2e (fi ve to 10 tonnes more than the average EV generates in its production) from entering the atmosphere and helps to stop 75m² of sea ice from melting. In addition, 100 trees are planted and will go on to cover the potential CO2e emissions generated by charging an EV without renewable electricity twice over. During the COP26 Climate Change Conference, Fleet Electric are planting an extra 100 trees for every order placed.