EVlink Home EV Charger

With Electric Vehicle prices dropping, more range, fuel costs on the rise, and Government Clean Car rebates kicking in, the uptake of Electric Vehicles have been steadily rising in Australia.

At the start of 2022, less than one vehicle out of every hundred had a plug. By the end of 2022, this had increased to 1 in every 67.

So, what does this mean for electricians and their businesses in Australia? For those working across commercial and residential, there will likely be more customers who own or drive an electric vehicle, and who might be looking for a way to charge their car. It also presents a business opportunity to add value to customers – being able to offer a safer, faster and more efficient way of charging their electric vehicle, than a standard 3-pin plug.

Due to this rise in demand, Schneider Electric have released a new EVlink Home charger, specifically designed for residential use.

Here are the top 5 things you should know about the new EVlink Home EV charger.

So, is it worth recommending a home charger to your customers?

82% of EV owners surveyed by EECA in 2021 most commonly charged their vehicles at home. Using a standard 3-pin power outlet for this is slow and can have major drawbacks when it comes to convenience for the user and readiness of the car, not to mention safety. Installing a dedicated fast charger like EVlink Home ensures the car is available and ready to go (with enough charge) much faster. 

This is a new emerging market which business-savvy electricians can benefit from educating and upskilling themselves and their team.  There is an opportunity to add additional revenue to their business and help homeowners to transition from charging through a standard socket to a safer, and more efficient dedicated Electric Vehicle Charger for the home. This often also presents opportunities to look at the up-to-dateness of switchboards, ensuring your customers and their belongings are protected the best way possible.   

If you want to know more about how to futureproof Australian homes with the new EVlink Home or learn about our other EV charging solutions –contact your local Schneider Electric representative or local electrical wholesaler.