Find the ideal charger for your electric car based on your actual needs — from charging via a standard outlet to a three-phase charger that works with your solar panels.

For everyday home charging

The Vevor 7.4 kW portable single-phase charger charges at 7.4 kW, meaning a charge that would take all night can be completed in about half the time, if your car supports 7.4 kW on a single-phase supply.

It operates at 32 A, so it requires a dedicated circuit installed by an electrician. It has a built-in 6-metre cable with a Type 2 plug, a display showing charging progress, and IP66 protection against water and dust.

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For charging from a standard socket, with no installation

The Vevor 3.6 kW portable single-phase charger plugs into a standard Schuko socket and charges at up to 3.6 kW. No installation is required, so you can take it with you to your holiday home or keep it as a backup charger.

The current can be set to 16, 13, 10 or 8 A, so you can adjust it to suit your socket and electrical circuit. If the socket is protected by a 16 A fuse, set the charging current lower. The cable is 6 metres long, with a Type 2 connector, and the charger has IP66 protection.

It has been a popular choice among users for a long time.

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For fast charging in the garage with three-phase power

If your home has a three-phase power supply, the Besen BS20 mounts on the garage wall and charges at up to 22 kW. If your car supports up to 11 kW of AC charging, it will charge at that rate.

With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you can monitor and control charging from your phone. It supports dynamic load management, allowing charging to share the available power with other home appliances. The corresponding accessory kit is required for this feature. The enclosure is rated IK10 for impact resistance and IP66 for water protection, and the Type 2 cable is 5 metres long.

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For fast charging away from home, from a three-phase socket

At a holiday home, at work or in a workshop with a three-phase socket, the Vevor 22 kW portable three-phase charger delivers up to 22 kW without permanent installation. Keep it in your boot and plug it in wherever a suitable power supply is available.

It operates at 32 A per phase and has a 7-metre Type 2 cable that can reach sockets further away. The display shows charging progress, while IP66 protection keeps it safe for outdoor use.

For charging with electricity generated by solar panels

If you have solar panels with a Huawei inverter, the Huawei 22 kW wall charger connects to your system and can be set to charge when there is excess electricity generation. This lets you charge your car with electricity that would otherwise be fed back into the grid.

It charges at up to 22 kW on a three-phase supply and can be configured via your phone over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. With the RFID card, only cardholders can charge, which is useful in shared parking areas. It does not have a built-in cable, so you will need a separate Type 2 cable. Initial setup is carried out by an installer.

Before you buy, check with your electrician whether your home has a single-phase or three-phase power supply and what current the circuit can handle. Also check your car’s specifications for its maximum AC charging power, so you don’t pay for power you won’t use.

This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.