As the technology of new energy vehicles continues to develop, more and more owners are opting for new energy electric vehicles. Purchasing a new energy vehicle requires the installation of a charging pile. So, what should you pay attention to when choosing a charging pile? Today, we will introduce how to choose a charging pile and the precautions for charging.
Firstly, when choosing a charging pile, you should opt for a supplier that has its own factory and self-developed charging operation platform. This ensures better product quality, after-sales service, and operational management. Additionally, the charging pile should be compatible with your vehicle model. A higher power charging pile is not always better. For example, if your car is a Wuling Hongguang mini that only supports 3.5kW charging, installing a 7kW charging pile is unnecessary.
Before installing a charging pile, you need to obtain a parking space construction permit from the property management. Many property managers may be reluctant to issue the permit due to liability concerns. If this happens, you can call 12345 to explain your situation. If that doesn’t work, you can take legal action. After obtaining the construction permit, you need to prepare a parking space certificate, proof of parking space ownership, and a car purchase certificate, then submit an application for an electric meter box installation through the "State Grid APP".
Once the application is approved, technicians from the State Grid will come to inspect the installation conditions and prepare to install the electric meter box, which will connect to the charging pile's cable. Be sure to measure the distance from the meter to the parking space. Some people find that the distance is over 120 meters, but the installation service provided by the manufacturer only covers the first 40 meters. The cable costs 45 RMB per meter, so installing a charging pile can become more than 1000 RMB more expensive, which is obviously not cost-effective.
However, you can apply to the State Grid to install an electric meter box next to your parking space. If this method doesn’t work, you can buy single-phase or three-phase cable materials from the building materials market, costing around 10-20 RMB per meter. Then, you can pay the technician installing the charging pile an extra fee to help with the installation. This way, the cost is reduced to about 20-30% of the original cost, saving money!
It’s crucial to install a leakage protector! In case of a fire, the leakage protector will stop the fire from spreading to other areas, ensuring the safety of you and your neighbors while charging.
For outdoor installations, the technician may recommend installing an outdoor protective box, usually made of plastic and costing around 500-600 RMB. Metal ones may cost nearly 1000 RMB. You can buy one online for 100-200 RMB and have the technician install it for you.
Once the charging pile is installed, plug it into your car and test it. If there are no issues, the installation is complete. Finally, we wish you happy charging!
