Home EV Charger Installation vs. Granny Charger

What is a granny charger?

A granny charger is the term used to describe charging your EV using a domestic socket and portable electric car charger.

Charging your vehicle this way usually includes a charging cable with a typical 3 pin plug on one end, this would be plugged into a domestic socket. On the other end of the cable, you would have an EV connector, most likely a type 2 which is the most common charging type in the UK.

Why consider a home EV charger?

Trying to locate a public charge point can be very inconvenient, especially when you end up having to charge your car when in a rush or off to work or the school run.  

Many home EV chargers now come with smart features which can be synced to your phone to make remote monitoring a breeze. You can schedule charging for certain times of the day and start and stop charging, all while on your sofa at home.

Benefits of a home EV charger

A home EV charger once installed will have adequate cable length to charge your vehicle. Although an ideal location such as a driveway or garage is required for safe charging. Granny charging cables on the other hand are often quite short, drivers end up using an extension cable which can be a bit of a nuisance and in some cases, poses a trip hazard, especially if you have small children, pets or individuals with limited mobility.

Home EV chargers are considerably faster than granny chargers. Many of the home EV chargers we install use 7.4kW, this means an EV with a battery of 600kWh needs around 8 hours to fully charge.  

Granny chargers should only be used for emergency purposes if a home charger or public charge point is not available.

Home EV charger installation vs granny charger

It’s safe to say that here at Carlyia, if asked to choose between a home EV charger installation vs granny charger for homes in Fordingbridge. We would highly recommend a home EV charger. You can safely charge your vehicle at home overnight without having to worry about hunting out extension cables, cables in open windows or doorways and have the added convenience of much faster charging with a home EV.

Carlyia Ltd in Fordingbridge

As specialists in domestic electrical installation, fault finding, repairs and servicing to homeowners and landlords in Fordingbridge, it's safe to say we are well known in the community and ready to assist clients. As a trusted trader, we apply our electrical skills and expertise with safety at the forefront.

If you’re based in Fordingbridge, still unsure and weighing up between a home EV charger installation vs a granny charger? Get in touch with Carlyia Ltd today.