Charging your car at home: where to start

Consider where you park and when you charge

A parking space at home and one in a shared garage need different cable routes. To help shape a proposal, explain where the space is, the approximate meter location and your vehicle model.

Timing matters too: how long the car stays parked and how you use it help determine charging needs. Your vehicle’s maximum supported charging power is not necessarily what you need to install.

Have the electrical installation assessed

Cable routing, safety devices, the supply and load management are part of the project. A qualified professional should assess these and specify the relevant documentation and procedures.

When comparing quotations, check the included cable length and installation work. Ask about connectivity, configuration and aftercare as well.

If you have solar panels, ask about surplus charging

Some chargers can adjust charging to available solar energy. This needs compatible equipment and metering: simply having panels is not enough.

Having the car at home during solar hours makes it easier to use solar generation for charging.

Check availability

Enquire about EV charger availability through Placas Garraf. Before a proposal, we will confirm who would carry out the work and under what terms.