EV Charging Strategy & Home Charger Options

When planning your EV charging strategy, it's important to consider both the vehicle's capabilities and your typical driving routine.

Vehicle Capabilities:

  • Range: Over 400 km (DC fast charging)
  • DC Fast Charging Capability: Up to 195 kW

Typical Driving Habits:

  • Daily commute: 20 km each way (40 km round trip, Mon–Fri)
  • Airport trip (CBD to airport): ~40 km round trip, once a fortnight
  • Perimeter metro trips: 50–150 km per week, mixed across weekdays and weekends
  • Occasional country trips: Up to 200 km one-way (400 km round trip), a few times per year

Assumption: Your weekly driving typically sits between 200–300 km, well within the range of a single full charge. Country trips may push you to use public fast charging.



Charger comparison:


✅ Option 1: 11 kW AC Charger ✅ Option 2: 22 kW AC Charger ⚠️ Option 3: 50 kW DC Charger
Charging time 7–8 hours for 0–100% 3.5–4 hours (if your EV supports 22 kW AC) 1–1.5 hours
Cost $2,500 AUD to install – assumes you have 3 phase to home Around $5,000 AUD – assumes you have 3 phase to home. $50,000+ AUD, with significant power upgrades required
Use case Plug in once per week overnight, preferably during off-peak hours. Same as above but offers flexibility for mid-week top-ups or short-notice longer drives. Quick, frequent charging at home for users who do long trips often or run high-mileage schedules.
Best for Predictable, routine driving. Easily covers weekly driving needs and most metro trips. Users with more dynamic schedules or weekend-heavy driving patterns. Fleets or high-frequency drivers needing rapid home turnaround.
Battery health Excellent – slower AC charging is gentle on the battery. Still AC, so relatively gentle. Higher stress on the battery if used frequently—use sparingly.


Charging Routine Recommendation

With 11 or 22 kW at home:
→ Charge once per week overnight to cover your standard weekly driving (commute + errands + metro).
→ Top up mid-week or before a long weekend if needed.

Country trips:
→ Use public DC fast chargers along the way or at your destination.
→ Plan a quick top-up en route or overnight using destination charging.
→ With 400 km range, many trips can be completed with just one fast charge.

DC at home (if installed):
→ Use only when necessary, like tight turnarounds or unplanned long drives.


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