I'm very new to the electric car world but have just ordered a BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV. It has a type 2 connector and a maximum charge rate of 3.7Kw. I need to get a home charger installed ready for delivery but that's about where my knowledge ends. I also expect that we'll buy a second full electric car in a couple of years but may well want a second charger for that when the time comes.
I need some advice and pointers on where to start, but my thinking so far is:
I need some advice and pointers on where to start, but my thinking so far is:
- I want to benefit from OLEV funding if it reduces the price
- I think I would be better putting the maximum rate charger in which I think is 7.4Kw as I only have single phase
- I have a long driveway and need the charger about 50 feet (15m ?) from the house
- I need the charge on it's own post next to my fence
- I have space capacity in my consumer unit for additional circuits to be added
- My home electrics have a ground spike for earth if this is relevant