All about EV Wall Chargers
What is a Wall Charger?
Wall chargers are also known as home charging stations, wall boxes, or home charge points, and are permanently installed units mounted to the wall.
They deliver higher currents because they’re wired directly into the building, making them especially useful for EVs with bigger batteries or for households with more than one plug-in vehicle.
Should you buy a Portable Charging Cable or a Wall Charger?
Buying a Portable Charging Cable or a Wall Charger depends on how far you drive each day and how much time you have to charge your car.
Portable charging cables plug into a standard outlet such as a 240v 3-pin or caravan socket. They are suitable for EV/PHEVs that get a low/med use. ‘Around town’ driving, maybe not everyday.
If you charge your EV every day, consider installing a wall charger at home. High-demand vehicles can increase the wear and tear on your wiring, but a wall charger is built for daily use. A wall charger with a 32 Amp rating will also provide faster charging.
While we offer both portable and wall-mounted options, it’s worth noting that 61% of EV drivers rely on portable chargers as their main charging method.
Many wall chargers are sold ‘untethered’, which means they don’t come with a lead. You’ll need to also buy the correct lead for your vehicle. Most untethered NZ wall chargers have a Type 2 socket that you plug a lead into.
The lead you need depends on what electric vehicle you have:
- If you have a New Zealand New EV it will also probably have a Type 2 socket, so you’d buy a wall charger plus ‘Type 2 to Type 2’ lead
- If you have a vehicle imported from Japan it will probably have a Type 1 socket, so you’d buy a ‘Type 2 to Type 1’ lead.
OCPP stands for Open Charge Point Protocol. OCPP is like a language that charging stations and management systems use to talk to each other in situations such as businesses and apartment buildings, where there can be considerable load on the local grid.
Dynamic Load Balancing technology prioritizes your household appliances, giving them first access to the electricity supplied to your home.
A smart EV charger is an advanced device equipped with features that enhance charging efficiency, convenience, and control.
What are the benefits of a Wall Charger?
A wall charger can dramatically reduce charging times, and with 3-phase supply it’s even faster, depending on the onboard charger of your vehicle.
Reduced Charging Time
EV Power Wall Chargers have a higher power rating than standard charger cables, supplying 230V (similar to an electric dryer or oven). This means faster charging, often cutting time by half or more.
Learn more about EV charging times
Flexibility and Future-proofing
Planning to add a second EV in your household, or want to let friends plug in when they visit? Our untethered smart wall chargers let you set the charging rate and let everyone use the cable of their choice. With scalability and load balancing built in, your home is ready for the EV future