Electric cars now have an essential place in the automotive market. You must therefore also think about the best way to recharge them, from a private home. Thanks to Enedis, you will find the most suitable solution. We are going to give you the best advice for installing an electrical terminal at home!
How to install an electrical terminal at home with Enedis?
The installation of an electrical terminal does not require extensive work. However, it is necessary to contact a qualified IRVE (Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure) technician for the intervention.
According to The network manager, the average price is between 1,000 and 2,000 euros, with equipment included.
Here are the steps to follow to install an Enedis charging station:
You live in a detached house
If you are in a detached house with a garage or a private parking space, the procedures are very simple:
- Get in touch with an IRVE qualified professional like Qovoltis who will help you install a socket or a terminal according to your needs.
- If your dedicated outlet or charging station requires an increase in the power of your electricity subscription: your request must be submitted directly to your energy supplier (a change in power triggers a change in your contract). Your energy supplier will determine if work is required.
- If your project to install a socket dedicated to charging your car or a charging station requires the installation of a new electric meter. You must send your request directly to Enedis since it is a new connection to the public electricity distribution network.
You live in a multi-family building
As soon as the question of installing an electric charging station arises in the car park of a building, it is advisable to think about a collective solution rather than an individual one. It is in fact a way to reduce installation costs. It is also a way of promoting real estate for sale or for rent.
We encourage you to inform the building manager (owner, lessor or syndicate) in advance that you want to install a charging installation for your electric vehicle. You will be able to find solutions together. ista, leader in condominium metering solutions, and Qovoltis have joined forces.
Why is it not recommended to charge your car on a standard outlet?
It is possible to recharge your electric car safely on a reinforced outlet. The use of standard sockets has two main disadvantages:
- A standard outlet has low power: the charging time is very long, up to 24 hours for a 50 kWh battery. It can even take up to 48 hours for a 100 kWh battery. These very long charging times do not allow you to take advantage of the attractive prices during off-peak hours to do the entire recharge.
- During the charging time, the cord and the electrical panel are subjected to high power. A short circuit can happen and the installation even has a risk of igniting if it is not up to standard.
Check your electrical installation
To charge an electric car in a home, it requires a little more power. It is therefore important to take stock of your electrical installation. In particular, it is necessary to check the conformity of the system.
An IRVE technician will tell you if you need to increase the active power of the meter. The latter will also tell you if the house is sufficiently supplied with an electrical outlet.
Have the right charging power
Selecting the right charging power ensures optimized cycles and above all, not to cause the entire installation to break down.
To make the right choice, you need to find out about the power of the meter in your home. For short one-off trips, a conventional charging station (from 3.7 kW to 11 kW) is recommended. However, if you drive frequently and on long trips, a charging station with greater charging power (up to 22 kW in three phases) is recommended.
Choosing the right location
The vast majority of home charging equipment is designed for possible outdoor installation. However, it is entirely possible to place everything in a garage or under a courtyard. In bad weather, charging is more enjoyable and the aesthetics of the facade of the house is maintained. Namely, the closer the charging station is to the electric meter, the less expensive the installation work is.
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