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EV home charging

What's the best charging solution for your living situation?

It is not recommended to charge an electric vehicle from a standard household socket, except temporarily, as this can overload the socket and the cabling leading to it. The choice of home charging point is based on the car model and the car preference of the motorist. There are a few different charging standards for the electric car models available, i.e. charging at different speeds and with different types of connectors.

  1. What is your company's policy on car charging?

    Does your employer count a charger as an optional extra? Do they also subsidise the cost of installing the device? Is it cheaper to charge your car at work?

  2. Does the owner of your property allow the installation of a charging device?

    For house owners this is obvious, but in housing companies the matter should be clarified beforehand with the board and the property manager.

  3. What kind of car will you be charging from the charger?

    Will you choose a hybrid or a full electric car? How much power can the car draw?

  4. What kind of charger can be installed in your home?

    Can you install a low-speed or a standard-speed charger in your home? Basic charging always requires three-phase current, so 11 kWh effectively means 3 x 16 A fuses and 22 kWh 3 x 32 A fuses.

  5. Do you have unlimited or limited car benefit?

    A cheaper and simpler charging device is best suited to the limited benefit, as electricity charged at home is not included in the car benefit.

    For the unlimited car benefit, it is advisable to choose a smart charger, as the tax authorities require that the amount of electricity charged must be reliably measurable. The smart charger from Plugit automatically takes care of charging your employer directly for the electricity you charge, and returns the cost of the energy used for charging to the account of the person who pays the electricity bill for the property.

  6. Does your property insurance cover any damage that may occur while charging your car?

    A home charger is always permanently attached to the property, so any damage should be covered by home insurance. Employer or car insurance will not cover charging damage to the property.

Sharing the costs and responsibilities of home charging

You can either buy a home charger yourself, or include it as part of the lease agreement for a car purchased through Ayvens. The home charger can be added to the car's accessories and installation costs when ordering a new car. The home charger is then a car-specific accessory which can be purchased at the current market price when the car is returned, or returned with the car.

If you have a car owned or managed by Ayvens, and you want to have the charging costs passed directly to the leasing company, we recommend our partner Plugit as charging providers.

It is always up to the customer company to decide whether to offer the benefit to the driver, so please check with your employer first. The company can either decide to accept the device as equipment, or accept it as an accessory with installation costs. The company may also decide not to accept the charger as an accessory.

If your employer accepts the installation costs in addition to the extra charger, the total cost must be known at the time of ordering and the invoice must be sent to us with the car invoice or from our charger supplier Plugit. Once the car has been ordered, the charger cannot be added to the leasing contract in the middle of the contract period.

If you pay the installation costs of the charger yourself, you can claim a household tax credit for the installation work.

Maintenance, repair, upgrades, service charges charged separately by the charger company or removal/transfer to a new address are not included in the leasing contract, only the cost of the equipment itself or the equipment and installation.

The driver is always the one ordering the home charging device and must verify the suitability of the device for their own use and the necessary permits from the property owner, employer, and leasing company before ordering the car.

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Home charging FAQs

Can I include a home charger in my lease contract? Ayvens offers two charging solutions for charging your electric vehicle:   **Home Pro fixed cable**: charger with 4.5m cable and Dynamic Load Balancing. Standard incl.: relocation, working hours, wall installation, 1 penetration, 10m power and 15m UTP cable, small equipment, extra cabinet, fuse, (ready for) 3-phase and inspection **Home Pro socket**: charger with 8m loose cable and Dynamic Load Balancing. Standard incl.: relocation, working hours, wall installation, 1 penetration, 10m power and 15m UTP cable, small equipment, extra cabinet, fuse, (ready for) 3-phase and inspection.Does my electricity network at home have sufficient capacity for a home charger? Your existing power supply will probably be sufficient as cars are mainly charged during the night when you’re not using other electrical appliances. Your charging station can be programmed to operate at the right power and at the right time so that any potential overload to your electricity network can be avoided.I can't charge at home. Are there alternatives? If you don’t have the possibility to charge at home, you can use a public charging point. You don’t need a home charger to have an EV as public charging points are growing each year. With charging apps you can easily find an overview of locally available charging points.Do I have to return the home charger at the end of my car lease? The home charger, unlike the lease car, becomes the property of your employer.  You therefore need to agree this with your employer.I'm moving, what happens to my charging station? The charging station is the property of your employer. It is best to check with your fleet manager. Moving a home charger is often more expensive than installing a new one.What happens to the charging station if my car is assigned to a colleague? The charging station is the property of your employer, who will decide what happens to the charging station.What do I need to consider when choosing a home charger? Do you have your own driveway, garage or private parking? Are you an owner or tenant? Can you take action independently as an owner or is this in consultation with an association of homeowners? In addition, it is best to take into account the mains voltage that is connected in your street. This has an influence on the charging speed of your car.Is my home charging point publicly accessible? No this is only accessible with your charge card and is not open to third parties.