If anyone claims that electric cars are the future of motoring and individual transport, they must have slept through the last few years. They are already a thing of the past and they are starting to expand on the market without any complexes. This is also possible thanks to more accessible and affordable charging systems.
Although the number of public "refueling" stations for electric cars in Poland is slow, cars with green license plates are increasingly visible on the streets. This means that there are more and more drivers who have decided to purchase and install their own device in their home garage or parking shelter . Such a solution, the so-called wallbox, has a number of advantages over charging directly from a standard 230-volt socket, and the market offer is growing with demand. One of the suppliers of appropriate technology is TechniSat , manufacturer of TechniVolt series chargers.
Charging the car from a 230 V socket
Firstly, charging from a regular socket generates energy losses - with a maximum consumption of 2.3 kW, the vehicle is actually charged with a power of 2 kW . The remaining pair goes to waste, which is not without significance considering the rising electricity prices. Secondly, a socket loaded with maximum power for several to several hours is susceptible to overheating and, in extreme cases, even catching fire. Thirdly, recharging the 30 kWh battery, which is not that large at all, takes up to 15 hours without the use of a wallbox , which in practice means that it is never 100% charged, because it is rarely possible to take the vehicle out of service for a so long a day.
Charging the car using a wallbox
TechniVolt car chargers solve all the problems typical of standard sockets, and are suitable for use not only in individual garages, but also in public or semi-public spaces, such as housing estate or company parking lots . They can be mounted on the walls of closed rooms or outdoors, also on posts. Therefore, they should attract the attention of not only private users, but also housing community managers and fleet managers. However, electric cars are also gaining popularity among entrepreneurs, especially as the market offer of PHEV cars, i.e. plug-in hybrids, is developing. Such vehicles still have conventional combustion engines, but - unlike older types of hybrids - they are equipped with traction batteries large enough to be able to travel several dozen kilometers without using gasoline or diesel oil. These batteries are charged from external sources (in older hybrids - only while driving), such as small wallbox chargers.
Check out the offer of TechniVolt chargers at the Onninen wholesaler
Financing for the purchase of an electric car charger
Institutional users, such as entrepreneurs and estate managers, have another good argument for the "electrification" of parking spaces. By 2025, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management will allocate PLN 870 million for subsidies for the purchase and installation of home chargers. The program is intended for companies, cooperatives, housing communities, local government units and individual farmers and assumes a refund of 25% of the costs incurred. When investing in multi-station charging systems, this can translate into significant savings. It is important, however, that the stations are not publicly accessible - in such a case you cannot apply for a subsidy, at least not under the program prepared by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management.
Types of wall car chargers
Wallbox chargers come in various capacities, but the most common are 11- and 22-kilowatt models. None of them require obtaining an installation permit, although certain minimum formalities must be completed. A device with a power of up to 11 kW only needs to be reported to the energy supplier; a 22-kilowatt charger also requires control of the power of the home network due to the increased energy consumption. If the users are members of the housing community, permission from the building manager is necessary.
TechniVolt chargers are resistant to weather conditions , so they are suitable for outdoor use, without the need to invest in shelters or garages. They also work with photovoltaic installations , which means that the electric car not only does not produce exhaust gases itself, but also does not contribute to emissions from the power plant chimney. The use of these devices is secured with access cards , which ensures that unauthorized persons (other than, for example, employees of a given company or residents of a given building) will not be able to draw energy from them. Owners of RFID cards or the TechniVolt application for mobile devices will gain access to the company's network of public charging stations , which already numbers over 100,000. points around the world.
Electrification in the automotive industry is gaining momentum. Starting from 2035, no new car sold in the European Union will have an internal combustion engine anymore, and although honest petrol and diesel engines constitute the core of most car manufacturers' offers today, electromobility is changing all cases and one may get the impression that the only new models, that companies use are those powered by electrons. Some brands even announce that they want to completely abandon fossil fuels a few years before the announced "deadline", offering only electric cars, e.g. in 2030. This is still a few years ahead of us, but modern electric cars with their ranges ranges of 300-400 km and more have become so practical in everyday life that more and more drivers decide to buy them now. And no wonder - thanks to an affordable charger for your own use, often connected to a home photovoltaic installation and energy storage , it is becoming easier to switch to the electric side of power.
Overview of TechniVolt products in the Onninen offer
- Type 2 charging plug
- Fast 3-phase charging
- Protected by RFID card
- IP54 - suitable for outdoor use
- DC residual current protection
- Type 2 charging plug
- Fast 3-phase charging
- Protected by RFID card
- IP54 - suitable for outdoor use
- DC residual current protection
- Type 2 charging plug
- Fast 3-phase charging
- Protected by RFID card
- Plug and load ISO 15118
- LED charging indicator
- IP54 - suitable for outdoor use
- DC residual current protection
TechniVolt 1100 Smart car charger
- Type 2 charging plug
- Fast 3-phase charging
- Protected by RFID card
- Plug and load ISO 15118
- LED charging indicator
- IP54 - suitable for outdoor use
- DC residual current protection
- Dynamic load management
TechniVolt 2200 Smart car charger
- Type 2 charging plug
- Fast 3-phase charging
- IP54 - suitable for outdoor use
- Protected by RFID card
- Plug and load ISO 15118
- LED charging indicator
- Energy meter
- Energy management