Avoid Costly Mistakes: Common EV Charger Installation Errors

For a versatile and reliable EV charging setup, consider investing in all three types: hard-wired chargers, portable chargers, and dedicated charging cables. Each serves a purpose, enhancing convenience, safety, and flexibility in your charging experience. Between all 3, you will never be left in a situation where you are out of charge.

Charging Cables
Choosing the right cable rating is essential. Higher-rated cables contain more copper, enabling faster charging, although this means they have a higher price point. Each cable has a built-in "handshake" with the charger, ensuring it cannot draw more power than it’s rated for. This is for safety reasons, as if a cable carries more power than it was designed for it will heat up, becoming a safety risk. Don’t worry, the EVC is able to check the cable rating automatically, regardless of the brand of cable or charger, so you will not be at risk of damaging your cable or EV. This is one of the reasons using a charging cable certified to Australian Standards is important to protect your EV investment. Charging cables are used for public charging stations that do not have a built-in cable.

Portable Charger
Think of a portable charger as a convenient backup, like jumper leads were of old. It’s perfect for quick top-ups when a DC public charger or home AC charger isn’t available, providing peace of mind for unexpected situations. Keep one on hand to add a boost of charge when you’re away from home, ensuring you’re never left stranded.

Hard-Wired Charger
A hard-wired home charger offers the fastest and most consistent home charging experience. This setup is ideal for daily use, as it maximizes charging speed and efficiency, allowing your EV to be fully charged and ready when you need it. Depending on your EV on-board charger and EV battery size, most customers will be able to reach full charge over-night from a hard-wired charger. The battery management system in your EV is designed to constantly monitor your charge and battery state, so it is safe to leave an EV connected to a charger overnight. If you’re nervous about this, refer to your UV car manual for further clarification.