A home charger? Here is how to go about it.
Charging at home is usually the easiest option. Here is what to know about a socket or fixed charger, your electricity grid, inspection and reporting to Fluvius.
Four things to sort out
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Socket or fixed charger?
Charging from an ordinary socket is possible, but not just anywhere. The socket must be on its own circuit in the fuse box with a suitable residual-current device, and you avoid extension leads and power strips. A socket is not designed for hours of heavy load and can overheat. Have an installer check it in any case.
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What can your grid handle?
Fluvius has only installed 3x400V networks for years, and most charge points are built for that. Some areas still have a 3x230V network. There, some cars charge less well on three phases or cut out. Call Fluvius to have your address checked. If you need more power, you can request a capacity increase.
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Installation and inspection
Have an installer fit the charger. Each charge point has its own residual-current device of 30 mA or less, and the installation is inspected afterwards by a recognised inspection body. Choose a charger with CE marking.
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Reporting to Fluvius
A charger of 5 kVA or more must be reported to Fluvius. That is your job, not the installer's, though you can ask them to do it for you. You report online in Mijn Fluvius, with your EAN code, the power, the inspection certificate and the single-line diagram, among other things. A charging cable with built-in protection that draws no more than 5 kW from the grid does not need reporting.
What next?
Sources
Rules and conditions can change. Always check the official pages before you start.
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Frequently asked questions about a home charger
Do I need an inspection for a home charger?
Yes, the installation is inspected afterwards by a recognised inspection body. You also need the inspection certificate for the Fluvius report.
Do I have to report my charger to Fluvius?
From 5 kVA, yes, since June 2021. A charging cable with built-in protection that draws no more than 5 kW from the grid does not need reporting.
Can I charge from an ordinary socket?
Only on its own circuit with the right protection, and without an extension lead or power strip. A socket is not designed for long heavy loads. Have an installer check it.
Who reports the charger?
You do, as the user. You can ask your installer to do it for you.