Electric Car Chargers - What to Look Out For When Buying One

However, investing in an electric car charger can be a large expense for many people, so you may be wondering about some key things you need to look out for when buying one. Read on below to find out some of the top things to look out for when buying an electric car charger.

Home Charging Station

The most obvious thing you need to be aware of when buying an electric car charger is ensuring that you have a compatible home charging station in place. The home charging station will work alongside your electric car charger to charge your electric car.

There are many different types of charging stations available, and customers should be aware of the different power outputs, speeds and possible placement of a home charging station. Deciding on how much of a power out or how fast you need your electric car to charge can largely depend on your lifestyle and use of the vehicle. Having the ability to control the charger from your smartphone makes the process much more user friendly.

Temperature Control

A smart temperature control monitor is a vital thing to look out for when choosing your electric car charger. Many chargers come equipped with an intelligent temperature control chip which avoids danger due to overheating of the charger.

Chargers with temperature control will reduce the charger's output or stop the charging completely if overheating is detected. Once the temperature returns to normal, the charger will automatically restart charging the vehicle.

Protection Benefits

When purchasing an electric car charger, you will want one that offers as many protection benefits as possible. Getting an electric car charger with added protection benefits may be an additional upfront cost, but ensuring the safety of your car, charger and home charging station is vital.

Some of the protection benefits you will want to look out for are overheating protection such as temperature control, leakage protection, overcurrent protection and a charger that has an IP55 waterproof rating. Together, these protection benefits will ensure all of your electric vehicle components are safe.

Who Can Benefit from An Electric Car Charger?

• Anyone with multiple electric cars - If you have multiple electric vehicles, it may be hard to charge them properly without an adequate home electric car charger.
• Companies that use electric cars and often have many on the go. Many companies are opting for electric vehicles for their staff, and with many vehicles on the go, an electric car charger is vital.
• Electric car owners - You do not need to own multiple vehicles to have an electric car charger. Anyone who owns an electric car can benefit from the freedom of being able to charge your car whenever it is needed.

To find out more about our EV chargers please get in touch with our friendly team on 00353 1 404 5124 or email info@tecsecurity.ie.