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4 reasons why NOT to charge my EV car from a normal plug socket!

By Matthew
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1.Power Output - You will only be able to charge at a maximum of 10 to 13 amps compared to 32amps on a suitably installed EV charger!  It will take a lot longer to charge on a normal 3 pin socket….possibly up to 20 hours for a full charge!

2. Safety – An EV (electric vehicle) charger has many safety features built in to protect the car and the user from dangerous scenarios.  Normal plug sockets may not offer this protection!

3. Overloading  - If you charge an EV on a normal socket in your home, you can quite easily overload that circuit, especially if other appliances are being used simultaneously.  You could also overload that particular socket causing scorch marks or worse case, fire!

4. Efficiency – Dedicated EV chargers are designed to provide more efficient and faster charging, optimizing the battery life and overall performance of your electric car!

To ensure safe charging  , it is always best to use dedicated charging stations, either publicly accessible chargers or one installed at your home.

Matthew

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