How much does it cost to charge my car?

Despite high electricity prices and high oil prices, electric cars are still cheaper to 'fuel' than their traditional counterparts. The...

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Can I charge via a regular socket?

You can also charge your car via a regular socket. However, the disadvantages of this are: Slow and only suitable...

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Are installation costs included in the price?

Pluginvest's quote includes technical audit installation works charging station the (mandatory) AREI inspection In 80% of home installations, the installation...

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How quickly can I charge at a charging station?

This depends on the type of charging station, the battery capacity of your electric car and external influences such as...

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Which cable should I use to charge?

You can charge with the so-called type 2 plug, also called the 'Mennekes plug'. The Type 2 plug can be...

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What is the delivery time of a charging installation?

Our delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks. However, we always try to complete the installation before delivery of the...

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What is the delivery time of a smart cable?

2 working days. We always have a stock of Smart Cables in stock that can be delivered to your home...

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Can the charging station be charged via solar panels?

If the charging station and the solar panels are connected to the same grid connection (= the same electricity meter...

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What is the difference between 1-phase and 3-phase charging?

There are 4 types of AC charging stations; 3.7kW - 7.6kW - 11kW - 22kW. We obtain these values by...

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How can I be sure that this is a 3-phase connection?

You can check the type of mains connection in 3 ways: Option A: based on the meter and fuse box....

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What does CPO and MSP mean?

The electric mobility market consists of various parties. Charge Point Operator (CPO): ensures the delivery of the charging points, the...

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How much does it cost to use a charging station?

The rate for the electricity you use via a charging station depends on the type of charging station, the Charge...

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Is an inspection required after installation of a charging station?

Yes, the electrical inspection according to the AREI is mandatory in Belgium when installing a charging station. Pluginvest also takes...

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Do I have to report the installation of my charging station to an authority?

If you have a charging station installed at home or at work in Flanders, you must report this to network...

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Can I choose my energy supplier myself?

Yes, you are always free to choose who your supplier is. If you, as a professional party, want to claim...

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Can I share a charging station with my partner?

Yes, that's possible! It is possible to set your charging point as Plug & Charge, where everyone can simply plug...

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What is a smart charging station?

A smart charging station is an advanced charging station for electric vehicles. Besides charging the vehicle, it offers additional functions:...

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My charging station is not working, what should I do?

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Can someone else use my charging station?

Yes, that is certainly possible. If you take the "Public Package" on your charging device, you can make your charging...

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Can I make money with a charging station?

Yes, that is certainly possible. If you take the "Public Package" on your charging device, you can make your charging...

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How is the charging rate determined?

At Pluginvest there is no surcharge on electricity costs. The charging rates, on top of the electricity costs, can always...

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How much power does a charging station require?

A charging station requires electricity based on the power (kW) of the charging station. In general, the higher the power...

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Can I set my charging point to only charge based on generated solar energy?

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Can my charging point dynamically adjust the power?

Yes, with Dynamic Load Balancing . With Load Balancing, the available power is distributed evenly among all charging devices, which...

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Can I adjust the power myself?

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Is it possible to move/move a charging station?

Moving a charging point is certainly possible. The steps for this are as follows: Pass on the date of employment...

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Why doesn't a Total charging card work at the Pluginvest charging point?

Semi-public charging points currently have problems accepting Total charging cards. Total requires that the address of the charging point be...

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What is a rotation rate?

The rotation rate, also called the incentive rate or idle fee, is a rate you have to pay for parking...

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How do I use the smart cable?

Using the smart cable is simple. Plug one end of the smart cable into a socket near your car Then...

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What is the capacity rate?

On the energy invoices we had for 2023, 3 different general costs could be distinguished: the network costs, the energy...

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