The public EV charging station in Malaysia today is still very limited. If you own an electric vehicle, you’ve probably wanted to install an EV charging station at home. Here are 5 benefits to install a Level 2 Charger at home.
1. Convenience
For most of us, we spend most of our time at home. Those who install an EV Charger at home have the privilege to plugging the EV to charge at home. Like plugging in your cell phone, you can charge your EV overnight and know the EV will be adequately charged and ready to go in the morning.
Install an EV Charging Station at home also saves you the time involved in traveling to a public charger and waiting time at the charging station.
2. Safety
Your EV undoubtedly came with a 3-pins plug that can be plugged into any 3-pins socket for charging purpose. But charging from EV Charger is safer for the EV and for the premises.
Because 3-pins socket is not made for EV Charging purpose. Their terminal and cable are not protected by safety features for EV Charging. The EV Charging Circuit Breaker and Wiring not just protecting the EV but also the Premises.
Besides, 3-pins plug charging can only add around 2kW to the battery or around 8km per hour to the EV. And Level 2 Charger can add up to 22kW or 120km per hour of range to the EV. EV Charger is safer and charging more than 10 times faster.
3. Less expensive Charging cost
Driving an EV was already cheaper per km than driving on petrol, even when petrol price is at RM2.05 a litre now.
To keep the charging costs even lower, most people install an EV Charging Station at home. Because Home Charging using the electricity that following residential electricity tariff. But the public charging stations using more expensive commercial electricity.
Besides public charging station owners also factor their overhead into their prices. These costs include rental, cost of the charging station, maintenance and profits.
4. More predictable
It can be frustrated, if we drive our empty EV to a Public Charging Station and found it is hogged by another car. Even worst if it is not working.
On the other hand, if we have an EV charger at home, you can always charge at home, if you are not able to charge at public charging station.
5. Attracts tenants and increases property value
A list of car manufacturer has announced they will phase out petrol-power cars and go all-electric within next 10 years. They are including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Lexus, Hyundai and the list go on. In the last few years, the EV price also dropped significantly. On top of that Malaysia government also incentivize for EV adoption. With that we can foresee an increasing adoption rate of Electric Vehicle in Malaysia, in the near future.
For property owners, making EV charging stations available is a way to attract tenant and increase property value. Those living in condominium will soon demand an EV charging station installation or move elsewhere.
EV charging stations will soon be an expected condominium amenity, like high-speed internet. The same will be true of landed property.
Taking action Now
If you are a PHEV or EV owner, getting an EV Charger installed at your home allows you to take full advantage of the abovementioned benefits.
SAY Electric has helped many homeowners and condominiums enjoy the benefits of installing a Level 2 Charging Station on their property. We can help you, too.
SAY electric simplifies an EV charging station installation for owners throughout West Malaysia. Our installers specialize in EV charging technologies. You can get started by providing some information about your home and a few photos to receive an upfront pricing estimate. Or, contact us today.