11kW EV Chargers Guide: Comprehensive Expert Insights

Upgrading to a three-phase electricity supply can be expensive and time-consuming, so it’s important to weigh the benefits against the costs. If you are considering upgrading solely for the purpose of installing an 11kW charger, it may be more cost-effective to opt for a 22kW charger instead. The price difference between an 11kW and 22kW charger is often minimal, and investing in the higher charging rate could future-proof your unit if you decide to upgrade to a new EV that can handle higher charging rates in the future.

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1. Do you need a home

EV charger?

Do you need a charging station at home?

Before we explore the nuances of EV charging at home, let’s get one of the most common questions out of the way: do you need a dedicated home EV charger to charge your electric car at home?

In short: no, you don’t need a dedicated home charger to charge your EV at home. In practice, however, the answer is a little more complicated.

But what even is a home charger? In essence, “home charger” is a term that refers to a dedicated home EV charging station – these can vary greatly in shape, size, and functionality, but they all require professional installation and have a special connection to your home’s meter box that allows them to deliver much higher power than a regular home outlet.

That said, you can still charge an EV by simply plugging it into a standard power socket, using the cable that comes with the car upon purchase. However, doing so is not only much slower but also less safe than using a dedicated home EV charger.

Indeed, a standard outlet may not be able to handle the high loads of charging an EV and offers no specific protection against overloading your home’s electrical circuit.

What are the benefits of using a home EV charger?

So how does a dedicated home EV charger help with these issues? The three main benefits are increased charging speed, better safety, and more flexibility. Let's take a deeper look.

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Higher charging speeds

Because it has a dedicated connection to the meter box, a home EV charger can deliver much greater power to an EV, which, in turn, translates to faster charging. While charging speed varies on a range of factors, a home EV charger will be at least 3 times faster than charging via a regular outlet and can be up to 5 or even 15 times quicker with higher-powered models.

Better safety

Another important benefit of a home EV charger is its safety. Because EV charging is a highly-energy intensive activity, it can quickly put too much strain on your home’s electrical circuit and cause a power overload if not managed properly.

And charging using unsuitable equipment is more common than you think: nearly 3 out of 4 EV drivers in the UK admitted to regularly using extension cords to charge their cars, which can pose a fire hazard and be especially dangerous when used outdoors.

A home EV charger mitigates this by having a dedicated connection from your meter box, enabling it to safely draw higher loads without tripping your breakers or overwhelming your circuit. Next to this, home charging stations are designed to operate outdoors and can withstand the elements without posing a safety hazard for the user.

Greater flexibility

Finally, a home EV charger also unlocks greater flexibility, for example by having built-in connectivity. This allows drivers to manage and control charging sessions remotely – often from a smartphone app – and gain insights into charging on aspects such as energy use and charging costs.

A connected home charger can often also receive automatic software updates, which can remotely add new (smart charging) features, fix bugs, and allow remote troubleshooting.

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