Domestic wallboxes: what is there to know and how can we best choose them?
A key condition for the transition to e-mobility is to multiply charging opportunities by distributing stations and individual chargers widely and ubiquitously.
The development of the on-road charging network is one of the priorities of the NRP, which allocates 740 million euros for the increase of public-use charging stations (the most recent tranche, last January, released 714 million for the development of the non-highway charging network).
However, playing a key role will be charging for private, domestic or semi-public use. That is, the real possibility of recharging the car not so much while on the road and making a charging “pit stop,” but rather by taking advantage of the time it spends parked at home and/or at work, as long as you are at the gym, while dining at a restaurant or staying overnight at a hotel.
Installing domestic wallboxes is an easy and safe choice.
How does the wallbox work and what is it?
A wallbox is a device that allows electric cars to be recharged quickly, conveniently, and safely. In particular, charging stations (such as domestic wallboxes) allow car charging in private and domestic settings.
If you are wondering how to choose the perfect wallbox , you should know that depending on the model and features is able to:
- Recharging the car by harnessing power from the grid alone,
- Charging the electric car for free with the energy produced by the photovoltaic system,
- Avoid blackout due to meter overload (due to load balancing),
- Choose from multiple charging modes and program them,
- Collect data on its activity and communicate it to the user,
- Be programmed via App.
Why purchase an electric car charging station?
We have already specified how useful functionality for the electric motorist goes beyond just charging. When we ask ourselves how to choose a wallbox, however, it is important to consider other aspects as well. Among the benefits associated with the use of a charging station, it is important to consider these aspects in particular:
- security
- the speed
- comfort
Security
By preferring the installation of a dedicated device, to simply using a schuko outlet, you are assured of safe charging for yourself and your home. Plugging an electric car into a “regular” outlet could cause overheating and damage the home electrical system.
What’s more, nowadays domestic wallboxes must equate with current regulations, especially in terms of safety.
This determines, for example, the presence of a release module or coil that interrupts current flow in the event of a malfunction.
Still on the subject of safety there is also the choice, this time by the manufacturer, to certify the possibility of installing the charger outdoors by identifying the degree of resistance to external agents with the IP (protection index) ranking. In our case for example, the Prism range of domestic wallboxes ensures an IP65 protection index and, in the case of Prism Solar S, IP55. This means that it resists exposure to water splashes.
Speed
A wallbox allows cars to be recharged more quickly, compared to using a simple outlet. This is possible because home wallboxes harness and optimize the energy available from the meter, depending on the parameters entered during installation. Parameters that can usually be updated later as well.
Convenience
Having a charging point at one’s home and/or workplace is not only an objective benefit, but a habit.
In Italy, domestic wallboxes are a standard among electric car owners, speaking in data: 46% say they use them for 80% if not 100% of total recharges made, 2/10 use them daily.
They are also considered easy to use and unobtrusive to install; 89 percent of those with private charging points found no critical issues with installation.
Home wallbox installation : do you need to change the meter to have a home charging station?
Although increasing the power of one’s basic system (3kW) may be a good idea and asking for a power increase is becoming less and less expensive, it is not necessary for the purpose of installing a home charging station, especially if it is single-phase.
The important thing, then, is to choose the right model! All the more reason to save this guide on how to choose a wallbox for the future as well.
In the case of Prism, however, the latter is always able to adjust the amount of energy it transfers to the car according to the power actually available at the meter.
So by installing a smart column like Prism, it is not mandatory to increase the power of the meter
Who installs wallbox?
The installation of domestic wall boxes cannot be done independently, but must be done by an electrician installer. In fact, once the installation is completed, the professional must issue an official document, namely the certificate of compliance.
By the way, if you are thinking of getting a Prism you might take a look at our shop, choose the model that best suits your needs, and get an evaluation from one of our installer partners! All you need to do is fill out the form with each product.
Choosing the Silla Industries wall box: which one?
Better single-phase or three-phase Prism Silla?
How to choose the wallbox so that it is compatible with your system? In the same way as the electrical system, the wallbox charger can also be single-phase or three-phase; you can check out the products in our shop to learn about our proposal. A three-phase Prism Solar is capable of charging up to 22 kW of power, while a single-phase one goes up to 7.4 kW.
Generally, it is important to choose a single-phase charger for a single-phase system.
To exploit the full potential of a three-phase system, however, a three-phase Prism must be installed.
Installing a single-phase Prism model in a three-phase system (or vice versa) is still possible but leads to some limitations.
How to charge multiple cars with wallbox in condominium or hotel?
The audience of those who charge their cars using private or shared charging stations and points is set to expand. Not surprisingly, interest in multiple charging stations and systems that enable their installation is growing. If you are wondering how to choose the right wallbox for the needs of an apartment building or small hotel, then we have the solution for you.
Cluster, that is, the ability to install multiple charging points managed by a single interface, comes in response to the needs of those who live in an apartment building or run a hotel, is non-invasive, and is simple to use.
