Charging an electric car at home: socket or wall charger?

A reinforced socket, a 7.4 kW wall charger, the supply you need and what the installer checks before fitting.

The Joule team

Electrical
October 16, 2026

A reinforced socket, a 7.4 kW wall charger, the supply you need and what the installer checks before fitting.

Start with the circuit

Every choice begins with what the circuit feeds: its load, the cable already in place and the room it runs through. Write them down before you choose a single part.

Check the standard

Ratings, cable sections and IP ratings are set by the wiring rules of your country. When in doubt, a qualified installer has the last word.

  • Note the load of every appliance on the circuit.
  • Match the protection to the cable, not the other way round.
  • Keep the instructions and the invoice for the guarantee.

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7.4 kW compact wall charger, type 2
Hexa

7.4 kW compact wall charger, type 2

€749.00inc. VAT
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Voltis

Reinforced 3.7 kW charging socket

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