{"id":3116,"date":"2026-02-26T12:05:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/complete-guide-why-should-you-install-an-electric-car-charger-in-your-home\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T12:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:05:29","slug":"complete-guide-why-should-you-install-an-electric-car-charger-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/en\/complete-guide-why-should-you-install-an-electric-car-charger-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide: Why should you install an electric car charger in your home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Sustainable mobility is no longer the future but the present. However, the biggest question for new users is not which car to buy, but <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"164\">how to manage it efficiently<\/b>. The short answer is to <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"226\">install a home charging point<\/b>.  <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Below, we break down why having your own home station is the smartest investment for any plug-in hybrid or 100% electric vehicle owner.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\">1. Maximum savings: Reduce your mobility bill<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">The main driver for installing a charger at home is <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"59\">cost savings<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Valley Rates:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">By charging your vehicle overnight, you can take advantage of lower electricity rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cost comparison:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\">While the price per kWh is high at a public electric station, at home the cost per kilometer can be up to <b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"145\">70% cheaper<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Rapid amortization:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\">The initial investment in the installation is recovered in a short time thanks to the monthly savings in electrical &#8220;fuel&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Comfort and Autonomy: The car is always ready.<\/h2>\n<p>Having a charging point in your private or communal garage eliminates &#8220;range anxiety&#8221;.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Goodbye to waiting:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">You are not dependent on the availability of public chargers or unexpected queues.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Remote management:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">Thanks to the technology of companies such as <b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">Energ\u00edas Renovables HG<\/b>, most of the current points allow you to program the charge from your smartphone, adjusting the power according to your needs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3100\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/en\/installation-of-recharging-points-for-electric-vehicles\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/instala-un-cargador-para-tu-coche-electrico-y-empeza-a-disfrutar-de-todas-las-ventajas.png.webp\" alt=\"User connecting the charging cable to his electric car in his parking space.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/instala-un-cargador-para-tu-coche-electrico-y-empeza-a-disfrutar-de-todas-las-ventajas.png.webp 2048w, https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/instala-un-cargador-para-tu-coche-electrico-y-empeza-a-disfrutar-de-todas-las-ventajas.png-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/instala-un-cargador-para-tu-coche-electrico-y-empeza-a-disfrutar-de-todas-las-ventajas.png-1024x583.webp 1024w, https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/instala-un-cargador-para-tu-coche-electrico-y-empeza-a-disfrutar-de-todas-las-ventajas.png-768x437.webp 768w, https:\/\/energiasrenovableshg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/instala-un-cargador-para-tu-coche-electrico-y-empeza-a-disfrutar-de-todas-las-ventajas.png-1536x875.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Control your consumption and program the charging hours from your cell phone to save more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">Battery Safety and Health<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Charging your car at a conventional socket (Schuko) is not only slow, but can be dangerous due to overheating of the home network. A <b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"149\">wall charger or Wallbox<\/b>: <\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\">It has specific electrical protections that prevent overloads.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\">Optimizes energy flow, which <b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">prolongs the life of<\/b> your vehicle&#8217;s <b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">battery<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Housing Revaluation and Sustainability<\/h2>\n<p>Installing charging infrastructure is a property improvement. A home prepared for electric mobility has a higher market value. Moreover, if you integrate the charger with <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"186\">solar panels<\/b>, the cost of your trips can be <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"253\">zero<\/b>, using 100% clean and free energy.  <\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<hr>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Do you need professional advice?<\/h2>\n<p>For the installation to be safe and comply with current regulations (ITC-BT-52), it is essential to have certified experts. Teams such as <b data-path-to-node=\"21,1\" data-index-in-node=\"150\">Energ\u00edas Renovables HG<\/b> help you not only with the installation, but also with the management of subsidies such as the <b data-path-to-node=\"21,1\" data-index-in-node=\"255\">MOVES III Plan<\/b>, which can cover a large part of the cost. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"24\">\n<h3><b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Can I install a charger in a community garage?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"24\">Yes, according to the Horizontal Property Law, you only need to inform the community of owners in writing; they do not require prior approval.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"25\">\n<h3><b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How long does it take to charge a car at home?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"25\">It depends on the contracted power and the charger (usually between 3.7kW and 7.4kW), but a full charge usually takes about 6-8 hours overnight.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"25\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Link to the original article: https:\/\/www.denia.com\/cargador-coche-electrico-ventajas-instalacion\/<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainable mobility is no longer the future but the present. 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