04. Why Is a Home AC Wall Charger a Good Idea?

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What are the cost benefits?

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The home kWh price is in most cases significantly lower than at public DC chargers — roughly a quarter of it, as a rule of thumb. At 10,000–15,000 km per year, this can add up to substantial savings.

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What are the convenience benefits?

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Overnight scheduling, a car ready to go every morning, no queuing or detours.

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What smart features does a wall charger offer?

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Scheduling, consumption and cost tracking, automatic load balancing (the charger monitors the rest of the house's consumption and adjusts the charging power accordingly, so the main breaker doesn't trip), and cooperation with solar panels.

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