Can Household Electricity Be Used to Charge New Energy Vehicles?
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New energy vehicles can be charged at home. Generally, when a new energy vehicle is delivered from the factory, the manufacturer provides a portable charger compatible with household power sources. However, the charging speed is slower compared to using a charging station. Slower charging with household electricity: Charging an electric vehicle at home does not violate electricity regulations, but since most household electricity is 220V, it can only support slow charging for electric vehicles. It often takes more than 8 hours to fully charge, making it more suitable for overnight charging. Besides the limitation of slow charging with household electricity, another major issue is that most households now use tiered electricity pricing. Frequent charging of electric vehicles may lead to reaching the third tier of electricity pricing within 2 to 3 months. Home charging stations recommended: If you have a fixed parking space or garage at home, it is advisable to install a charging station for more economical and faster charging. With a 380V fast charging option, the battery can be fully charged in about an hour or so. Additionally, the electricity pricing for home charging stations does not follow the tiered pricing system. Many domestic pure electric vehicle manufacturers now offer free charging stations and installation of related equipment upon purchase.