What to consider when picking an EV Charger?
- Single-Phase vs Three Phase EV Chargers
- Solar and working with your EV Charging to reduce costs
Single-Phase vs Three-Phase EV Chargers: less is more
FACT SHEET
Single-phase Charger 7kW | Three-phase Charger (11kw) | Three-phase Charger (22kw) |
Adds 100km of range in 3 hours | Adds 100km of range in 1 .5 hour | Adds 100km of range in 1 hour |
Can charge all EVs at full 7kW | Charges few cars at 11kW* | Charges few cars at 22kW |
Can easily be added as a second charger | Makes multi-charger difficult | Not future proof for multi-charger |
Efficient utilisation | Overkill | Overkill |
Cheaper | Expensive | Unnecessary expense |
Lower Installation Cost
Installing a single-phase charger can be up to 30% cheaper than a three-phase
Seamless Compatibility
All EVs are capable of charging in single phase, even the three-phase ones
Sufficient Charging Speed for Daily Use
For most Australian EV owners, a single-phase charger is fast enough for daily driving
Ease of Expansion
Many Australian families have multiple cars. Just add another single-phase EV charger when you get a second EV
Efficient Utilisation
3 x single phase chargers combined consume less power than 1 x three-phase charger