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The EV Connect blog

Practical guides on home charging, charger sizing, load-shedding and more — written by the team that installs them across Johannesburg & Gauteng.

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What does it cost to install a home EV charger in South Africa?

There is no single price for a home charger install — it depends on your car, your DB board and how far the cable has to run. Here is what actually moves the number.

12 June 20266 min read
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7.4 kW vs 11 kW vs 22 kW: which home EV charger is right for you?

A faster charger isn’t always better — and often your car, not the wall box, is the real limit. Here’s how to choose the right speed for how you actually drive.

20 May 20266 min read
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EV charging and load-shedding: what every South African owner should know

Load-shedding sounds like a deal-breaker for EVs — until you realise your car is a giant battery on wheels. Here’s how to charge through the stages, stress-free.

28 April 20266 min read
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AC vs DC charging, and which connector your EV uses (Type 2 / CCS)

AC, DC, Type 2, CCS — the jargon is simpler than it sounds. Here’s what each one means, and which connector you’ll actually use at home and on the road.

30 March 20265 min read
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EV charging for complexes & body corporates: a practical guide

Charging in a shared complex raises real questions — who pays, how it’s metered, and whether the supply can cope. Here’s a practical path for body corporates.

5 March 20267 min read
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