In order to install your own wallbox at home, legal and technical requirements must be met.
With this overview, nothing will soon stand in the way of shopping at home!
Having your own wallbox on your doorstep makes it easy to charge your electric car at home.
In the best case scenario, the wallbox is connected to your own PV system, allowing you to charge your electric car cost-effectively. There are many good reasons for having a wallbox at home - including the flexibility it offers you.
There are a number of requirements that must be met for charging with your own wallbox: There are both legal and technical requirements for charging solutions.
In the best case scenario, the wallbox is connected to your own PV system, allowing you to charge your electric car cost-effectively. There are many good reasons for having a wallbox at home - including the flexibility it offers you.
There are a number of requirements that must be met for charging with your own wallbox: There are both legal and technical requirements for charging solutions.
So where do you start if you want to buy a wallbox for charging at home? Here you can find out everything about the requirements for installing a wallbox:
Do I have to register the wallbox or have it approved?
All wallboxes up to a charging capacity of 11 kW do not require approval. Wallboxes such as the PANTABOX with 11 kW are completely sufficient for charging at home, as most electric cars cannot charge with more charging power. From 22 kW charging power, a wallbox must be approved by the grid operator in accordance with the Low Voltage Connection Ordinance (NAV).
Your wallbox must always be registered with the grid operator, but this is usually done by the electrician when your wallbox is connected.
Where can I install my wallbox?
Ideally, your wallbox is installed in such a way that you can easily drive up to the wallbox with your electric car and charge at home at any time. A wall in the garage or carport is ideal for installing the wallbox.
Important: The space for your wallbox needs a power connection that matches the charging power of your wallbox. With an 11 kW charging capacity like the PANTABOX, you need a 400 V power connection. With a charging solution like the PANTABOX, you don't need to worry about splashing water and the like at the installation site: The PANTABOX is protected against splash water and is therefore also safe to hang in an open carport or on the wall.
Also consider how much space you have for installing your wallbox: Wallboxes are available in different sizes and shapes. With its compact dimensions and elongated design, the PANTABOX wallbox also fits in narrow spaces. With storage for the type 2 plug of the wallbox, you also avoid tripping hazards and ensure that the charging cable is always hung up neatly and in a space-saving manner.
Note: Would you like to prevent anyone from charging at your wallbox? With the PANTABOX, you decide who charges at your charging solution and when. You have the option of setting up access restrictions on the PANTABOX. Thanks to Keyless Charge, your PANTABOX recognizes when you are nearby and enables charging.
What power do I use the wallbox with?
Charging at home has many advantages: Not only is it more convenient to charge your electric car directly at home at the wallbox, in many cases it is even cheaper.
You can use your PV system to charge your electric car and “fill up on sunshine” easily and cheaply. With the PANTABOX, you can connect your electric vehicle to your photovoltaic system and then charge it with your own surplus PV power - saving you money, promoting sustainability and optimizing your consumption. Of course, your wallbox can also charge with the electricity that already supplies your household.
Are there any subsidies for wallboxes?
Before buying a wallbox, check whether there are any subsidies for wallboxes that you can take advantage of. The KfW subsidy 442 “Solar power for electric cars” subsidizes the purchase of charging stations, photovoltaic systems and solar power storage systems with up to €10,200 if you are the owner of a residential building and an electric car.
There are also other regional subsidies for charging solutions for electric cars, such as the subsidy for wallboxes and electric cars in Baden-Württemberg or North Rhine-Westphalia (as of September 2023).
There are also other regional subsidies for charging solutions for electric cars, such as the subsidy for wallboxes and electric cars in Baden-Württemberg or North Rhine-Westphalia (as of September 2023).
The various subsidies have different requirements.
Who will install the wallbox for me?
Wallboxes are connected to power cables and may only be installed by trained electricians. Therefore, contact your trusted electrician and ask him about the PANTABOX.
The advantage: The electrician will usually also register your wallbox with the grid operator.
What technical requirements do I need to install a wallbox?
The requirements for installing your wallbox vary depending on the model. Your electrician can help you decide whether your home installation is suitable for a wallbox.
For example, the PANTABOX requires a maximum cross-section of the connection cable of 6 mm², a nominal frequency of 50 Hz and a maximum fuse protection of 16 A for the supply cable. All information on this and the exact requirements for the house connection can be found in the respective operating instructions for your wallbox.
Conclusion?
With a little planning, nothing stands in the way of installing your wallbox: the installation of a wallbox with a charging capacity of 11 kW in particular does not require a permit and, in the best case, is also subsidized. So you can charge your electric car flexibly at home at your own charging station! If you also want to use your wallbox on the move, the PANTABOX is the right choice for you: simply remove the handset from the permanently installed docking station and charge at any socket thanks to the adapters.