If you have recently decided to make the move to an electric vehicle, or you are planning to one key consideration people come across is how they’re going to keep their vehicle charged without ruining their current daily routine. Public chargers are helpful during longer trips, but nothing compares to the convenience of charging at your home. Having an EV home charger installed for your home is an investment, not just financially but in terms of time saving and convenience. In this blog post, we will go through what the ROI of installing an EV home charger really looks like, including financial savings, practical benefits and in terms of your home’s value.
The Real Cost of Charging: Home Vs Public
Public Charging – If you have previously used public rapid chargers, you already are aware that they are not cheap to use. Prices can vary but more often than not you are paying more than you would be if you were charging your vehicle at home. If you are constantly relying on and using public chargers the expensive cost becomes very apparent. New electric vehicle owners may think that you will just use public chargers every so often for a top up, but in reality, life gets in the way, you forget to charge your vehicle, and you end up using a public charger a lot more than you first thought.
Home Charging – By having an EV home charger like ours www.evhomechargeruk.co.uk installed for your home, you are paying normal electricity rates. If you are on a smart tariff or off-peak plan, the savings become even more significant, as you are charging your vehicle during times where electricity rates are lower as your home isn’t using as much power. Over several years of owning and using an EV home charger, the charger effectively pays for itself through the reduction of your charging costs compared to using public chargers.
The Convenience ROI
If you already own an electric vehicle, you will have thought about how much time you already spend driving to a public charging station out of your way and then having to wait for a charger to become free. With home charging you simply get home and plug in your vehicle, it becomes a part of your daily routine without you even having to think about it. The biggest benefit of owning an EV home charger is that when you wake up ready to use your vehicle, you know that with our reliable charger at www.evhomechargeruk.co.uk you have no stress about your vehicle not being fully charged. With public chargers, not only are they often busy, but many of them are also broken or out of service, leaving you stuck. With home charging you control your charging schedule and get that peace of mind when it comes to your electric vehicle being charged.
Increasing The Value of Your Home
As more people are making the switch to electric vehicles, homes with an EV charger already installed are becoming more appealing to future buyers. If a potential buyer already owns an electric vehicle, or is planning to buy one, then you having an EV home charger installed already makes your home more convenient and future ready for them. By choosing to install and EV home charger for your property today, you are ahead of the curve.
How Long Does It Take for an EV Home Charger to Pay for Itself?
This is the main question that people ask when they are considering buying an EV home charger for their home. There are many factors that come with the answer to that question, these are:
- How many miles you drive
- How often you would otherwise have to use a public charger if you didn’t have the option of a home charger
- Your electricity tariff
- Whether you are charging at night or during the day
- How long you are planning to keep your electric vehicle
If you drive regularly and plan on keeping your electric vehicle for many years to come, an EV home charger is almost always a financially sound investment and the convenience of charging at home is enough to warrant owning a home charger. The financial savings simply add to the value of the charger.
The Hidden ROI
When charging is easy and convenient, you naturally get more out of electric vehicle. You no longer have to worry about making additional trips and topping up the charge. Home charging eliminates any anxiety that you may come across if you cannot find a public charging station or if you do not have enough range on your vehicle to complete your trip. Every electric vehicle is slightly different, when you are charging regularly at home, you get a feel for how your car charges and how long it takes to charge. This familiarity with your vehicle makes driving more intuitive.
Conclusion
Overall, when you consider everything, we have gone through in this blog; lower charging costs, time saved, increased home value, convenience and long-term financial savings, the benefits of owning a home EV charger are endless. Many people that eventually make the switch to home charging, all say that they wish they done it sooner. It is one of those upgrades that improves your daily life without you even having to think about it.
If you are looking to buy an EV home charger, take into consideration all the things we have discussed in this blog and make the right choice.
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