FLEETDRIVE
OPTION 2: INSTALL A “CHARGING
STATION” ON THE WALL
This is the most common option that most
people will chose if they have a battery-
operated vehicle. The major benefit of this install
type is the increased charging time of anything
from 15km to 120km of range per hour, varying
of course on the type of infrastructure you install
and what your car is capable of.
Pros:
• One of the fastest ways to charge
– up to 10x faster than a power point.
• Looks great on the wall.
• Reduces wear and tear on electrical
components.
Cons:
• Costs more to install than charging from a
power point
• Install process may be somewhat
cumbersome or limiting depending on the
power supplies available at your premises.
OPTION 3: USE PUBLIC CHARGING
STATIONS ONLY
The other option is to not install a separate station
at your home or work at all and rely on the variety
of public available charging stations (which is
particularly useful for Tesla drivers who can make
use of the manufacturer’s supercharger network).
As overall interest in EVs grows, no doubt the
amount of public infrastructure will increase over
time too, however in the short term this method
might become someone cumbersome particularly
in regional areas.
Pros:
• The essential “free” cost could be appealing to
some users
• More and more public stations are being
installed each day, particularly in CBD areas.
Cons:
• Available power outlets can sometimes be
hard to find when you need the power.
• The time of charging at a portable location can
be restrictive if you’d rather be in a personal
location like a home or workplace.
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