What are the requirements for installing a home charging station?
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You need to have a parking space suitable for installing a charging station, obtain approval from the property management, and successfully register with the power bureau. Home charging: If feasible, it can basically meet over 90% of daily commuting needs, thereby alleviating users' range anxiety and promoting the development of new energy vehicles. However, at this stage, the overall installation rate of private charging stations is not high, which requires joint efforts from multiple parties, including ensuring the basic safety and stability of pure electric vehicles themselves. Types of charging stations: Currently, home charging stations are mainly divided into wall-mounted and pole-mounted types. The advantage of wall-mounted stations is that they save space and are cheaper, but they can only be installed on walls where wiring is possible. Although pole-mounted stations occupy relatively more space and are more expensive, they have fewer limitations on installation locations. Therefore, users can choose based on their own installation conditions.
When I wanted to install a home charging station, I found that the most crucial thing was having a fixed parking space. When I applied to the property management, they required me to provide proof of parking space ownership or a lease agreement, and also to sign an installation consent form. I went through quite a bit of trouble coordinating with them, as they were concerned about electrical safety or disturbing the neighbors. On the power supply side, I contacted the electricity company to check the capacity of the residential area—older neighborhoods are prone to overload, so capacity expansion was needed. For the installation location, considerations like rain protection and ventilation were important, and it shouldn’t be near flammable materials. Cost-wise, the charging station could be purchased separately or provided by the manufacturer, while installation fees depended on the length of wiring—it cost me several thousand yuan. It was also essential to ensure proper grounding protection to prevent electric leakage accidents. The whole process was quite complicated, so I recommend planning the water and electricity layout in advance.
