Electric Vehicle Charging Public v Home

Electric Vehicle Charging Public v Home – Which is Best?

Electric car ownership in the UK is on the rise and according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), one fully-electric car is registered in the UK every 60 seconds. The increase in popularity of the EV has seen the need for reliable charging solutions increase significantly so what options are available and which is best?

Currently there are two main options when it comes to electric vehicle charging, either at home or in public. There can be quite a stark contrast in price between the two options which we will explore in addition to which option best suits your individual needs when it comes to Public or Home Charging and the addition of home electric charging points!

Electric Vehicle Charging: Public

Public electric vehicle charging is essential for those covering long distances on a single charge and for EV owners who do not have access to home electric charging points e.g. if they do not have access to off-street parking. Public electric vehicle charging stations are usually located at easy access locations such as Motorway services, shopping centres and workplaces.

Electric Vehicle Charging: Home

If you have access to off-street parking at your property, home electric vehicle charging allows you to conveniently charge your EV overnight, ensuring it is fully charged and ready to go in the morning. Installing home electric charging points allows you to take advantage of lower electricity rates, especially during off-peak hours, resulting in cost savings over time. The initial cost of purchasing and installing an EV home charger can usually be recoverable in the savings to charging costs achieved within a 2 year period.

So Which is Best when it comes to Electric Vehicle Charging: Public or Home?

There are 3 main factors to take into account when considering which option for electric vehicle charging best suits your individual circumstances and requirements:

Public or Home Charging : Cost

Let’s compare the how the cost of home electric vehicle charging compares with public electric vehicle charging.

An off-peak home charging rate of 10p kWh can be achieved using specialist EV tariffs provided by Octopus Energy. In comparison EV public charging stations average around 55p kWh for slow/fast EV charging. By contrast this is representative of a 450% increase in cost with costs rising further if using a rapid EV charging station. There is therefore no doubt that if the option is available to you, home electric charging points is the way to go if you’re looking to save money.

Public or Home Charging : Convenience

Charging at home, using a dedicated electric charging point is convenient, and can be done overnight from the safety of your home, meaning you won’t have to deal with driving to a public electric vehicle charging station in the hopes of finding a free charge point.

Increase in Property Value

The addition of home electric charging points has been proven to increase the value of your property for both sale and rental potential making the property more attractive to a wider range of vehicle users.

So when deciding which is the best option for charging your EV in regards to electric charging points selection the decision really is a personal one and the points discussed above should be considered when making your choice. To find options for charging your EV using public charging apps like ZAPMAP are useful in locating charging facilities near you but this does not guarantee that public EV chargers are operational or available at your chosen location.

How Can E-Verve Energy Help?

E-Verve Energy can provide you with expert electric vehicle charging information and have over 10 years of experience in the energy efficiency industry. Named Most Trusted Renewable Energy Provider 2024 and with over 20,000 renewable energy installations undertaken to date you are in safe hands with Team E-Verve! We are fully independent EV charge point experts and have used our vast industry knowledge and experience to specially select the best electric charging points for our customers. Our recommended electric vehicle charging points have been selected for their reliability, compliance and smart functionality such as load management protecting your properties main fuse from overload and solar panel interaction. In short we’ve done the HOMEWORK so you can make your HOUSE WORK- selecting the best EV options on the market using our industry leading knowledge! We offer an instant online tailored quote for all our EV customers using our 4 Step EASY EV Charging tool with the option to complete your purchase online Shop EV Chargers. In addition all our EV customers benefit from from the following:

To find out more about how E-Verve Energy can help you with your electric vehicle charging requirements visit our dedicated EV Home Charging page to review our recommended electric charging points and build your instant quote!