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EV HOME CHARGERS

PRODUCTGROUP TEST 28|6|2023

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IF you’re making the switch to an electric or plug-in hybrid car, you’ll find life much easier with a dedicated charger at home. They represent a major investment, with even the cheapest likely to cost around £1,000 once fitted. But compared with using a three-pin plug, they’re safer, more convenient and may actually pay for themselves over the course of a few years by allowing you to take advantage of cheaper overnight energy tariffs and renewable electricity from solar panels.

While all will do the same basic job of getting power into your car, there is a bewildering array of features and options from the increasing number of chargers on offer. They vary wildly

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