Every time I look at the specific parking space in my hand, I can't help but start thinking about what to do if I want to install a charging station. After all, there's a pillar next to my parking space box, and I can only install the charging station there. Moreover, to get electricity, I have to go to the distribution room at the top level, which is a whole 32 meters away from my parking space.
To make the wiring look neat, we chose to hide the cables through the walls, giving it a layered and cozy feel. For this, we prepared 40 meters of cable. By the way, I bought 6-square national standard three-core soft copper wire, which is of good quality and strong carrying capacity. It was reasonably priced (18.5 yuan per meter at the time) and meets national standards. The total cost was about 900 yuan.
Next, I need to apply for an electric meter. This process is very simple, just prepare the relevant materials, have them stamped by the property management, and then submit them to the power department staff. The most exciting part is that this step is completely free. Many friends asked me if applying for an electric meter costs money. Here I reiterate that installing and applying for an electric meter is free. Of course, if there is already a socket that can connect to a 220V power source near your parking space, there is no need to install an additional electric meter.
After the cable was threaded through, we laid it through the overhead cable tray to the pillar of our parking space. However, since I didn't have a ladder and other tools, I specifically invited a professional to help. In the end, the master used his own tools, drilled holes, and completed the installation for me. The total cost was 200 yuan.
Honestly, installing a charging station is not difficult. As long as you have some electrical knowledge, you can do it yourself. Friends who enjoy DIY might as well give it a try; it’s actually very simple. The manual has detailed instructions, telling you which wire to connect to the neutral, live, and ground wires.
To ensure safety, I decided to install the charging station in an iron box. Usually, I lock the box. This is a 7-kilowatt fixed charging station, which only requires a 220-volt power source to use. Here, I need to emphasize one point: friends, when installing, do not imitate me by putting the circuit breaker and the charging station in the same box. Be sure to install the circuit breaker outside.
I bought this 7-kilowatt charging station on Xianyu for 900 to 1.000 yuan. So, the total cost of installing this charging station should be around 2.000 yuan. If you don't want to do it yourself and prefer to hire someone to install it, the estimated cost might be around 3.000 yuan.
For those who have their own courtyard in rural towns, as long as the materials are prepared, you can install it directly by yourself without even applying for an electric meter.
If you are interested in second-hand electric vehicles, why not check it out? This environmentally friendly and economical method brings convenience to our travel. Starting from scratch to install an on-board charging station like me makes life more convenient and efficient.
