{"id":6831,"date":"2022-02-28T18:09:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T17:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/?p=6831"},"modified":"2022-11-10T18:04:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T17:04:22","slug":"wallbox-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/en\/guide\/wallbox-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallbox Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"swe-post-header swe-post-header-image-right\"><div class=\"info\"><h1 itemprop=\"headline\">Wallbox Guide<\/h1><div class=\"subtitle\">How the Power Comes Out of the Wall<\/div><div class=\"blog-tags\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/en\/tag\/electromobility\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"tag\">#Electromobility<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/en\/tag\/guide\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"tag\">#Guide<\/a><\/div><div class=\"boxes\"><div class=\"wpulike sonnenallee-display wp_ulike_general_class\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"count-box\"><span class=\"count-box\">2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"symbol\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"time\">3 Min.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"preview\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1205x636_Header_2020-evcharger.jpg\"\/><div class=\"boxes callout\"><button class=\"share\">Share<\/button>    <div class=\"wpulike  sonnenallee-interactive\"><div class=\"wp_ulike_general_class wp_ulike_is_not_liked\"><button type=\"button\"\n                    data-ulike-id=\"6831\"\n                    data-ulike-nonce=\"b8fb454d64\"\n                    data-ulike-type=\"post\"\n                    data-ulike-template=\"sonnenallee-interactive\"\n                    data-ulike-display-likers=\"0\"\n                    data-ulike-likers-style=\"popover\"\n                    class=\"wp_ulike_btn wp_ulike_put_text wp_post_btn_6831\"><span>Like<\/span>            <\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"av-share-box hidden callout\"><div class=\"share-content\"><span class=\"close\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold-child_sonnenallee\/images\/icons\/kreuz-dunkel.svg\"\/><\/span><h1>Share article<\/h1><h2>How do you want to share the article?<\/h2><ul class=\"av-share-box-list noLightbox\"><li class=\"av-share-link av-social-link-mail\"><a aria-label=\"mail\" href=\"mailto:?body=https%3A%2F%2Fsonnenallee.sma.de%2Fen%2Fguide%2Fwallbox-guide%2F&amp;subject=Wallbox%20Guide\" title target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold-child_sonnenallee\/images\/mail.png\"\/><span class=\"avia_hidden_link_text\">mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"av-share-link av-social-link-facebook\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsonnenallee.sma.de%2Fen%2Fguide%2Fwallbox-guide%2F&amp;t=Wallbox%20Guide\" title target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold-child_sonnenallee\/images\/facebook.png\"\/><span class=\"avia_hidden_link_text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n<div class=\"swe-post-container\">\n<div class=\"swe-author author\"><p><strong>Text:<\/strong> Anne Pohl, 28.02.2022<\/p><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-04a1b10d35550a643b98b6cb1ed0bc82'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>The trend towards electric cars continues unabated. But when a buyer is on the cusp of ordering one, if not before, various questions arise concerning charging at home. How does a wallbox actually work? How long does a charging process take? Can I connect the wallbox to my PV system at a later date? In our detailed wallbox guide, you will find expert advice concerning your charging station.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-labbgeya-4e985d6a474e24036d97f6c9a14093ff\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-labbgeya-4e985d6a474e24036d97f6c9a14093ff{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-labbgeya-4e985d6a474e24036d97f6c9a14093ff hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-11-62f02f55e92eb032db9392f1d9426b58'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is a wallbox and how does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWallbox\u201d denotes a charging station for electric cars that is usually private and is mounted on a wall either indoors or outdoors. It has one or two charging points (type 2) to which a vehicle can be connected. To start the charging process, you need either a key or a card. The control unit of the wallbox is known as the electric vehicle charge controller, or EVCC for short. It communicates with your vehicle while charging is in progress and outputs the status of the charging process on a display.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr \"><div class=\"swe-special-images swe-special-images-1\"><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_jenny-ueberberg-Q_MfGy0PQZw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"image-container image-container-image-2\"><div class=\"image-container-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/666x900_Content_ze-ferrari-careto-syWwV9Xw0jI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-label=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-af89a52d51412774536fa272e468f7cd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-af89a52d51412774536fa272e468f7cd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-af89a52d51412774536fa272e468f7cd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_swe_special_images  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-10-0c10856ef12ac12d95078b4ab68fa059'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>How long does a charging process for an electric car take?<\/h2>\n<p>That depends \u2013 specifically on the size of the battery and whether you are charging the car using your wallbox, a socket or a rapid charging station. Charging using a socket takes a very long time, while charging at a rapid charging station with direct current does save a lot of time, but also damages the battery in the long run. Where charging is concerned, the wallbox comes out on top, because using it to charge your vehicle is quick and easy on the battery.<\/p>\n<p>You can calculate how long it will take to charge your electric car very easily: divide the battery capacity by the charging power of your wallbox. To charge a Volkswagen e-Crafter (battery capacity of 35.8 kWh) with the boost function of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en\/products\/e-mobility-charging-solutions\/sma-ev-charger-74-22.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMA EV Charger 7.4 \/ 22<\/a>, you need only 1.6 hours!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-9-275cebe7c0a2cbad841908b7bea8d8cc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6879 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-1030x718.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1030\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-1030x718.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-1536x1071.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-2048x1428.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-1500x1046.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_grafik_ladesaeulen-ENG-1-705x491.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-8-cd15851906d73550bf26d39427e015eb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What electricity supply (and cabling) does a wallbox require?<\/h2>\n<p>The wallbox is connected to the utility grid at your home or another building via a separate power circuit using terminals. It needs a three-phase current connection with a voltage of 400 V. Charging power of 11 kW is achieved with an electrical current of 16 A. You can achieve 22 kW with an electrical current of 32 A and an appropriate fuse. At charging powers above a constant 22 kW, you need approval from your grid operator. At lower power, all you need to do is register your wallbox. You can obtain advice on all questions concerning the electricity connection and the installation of your wallbox from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en\/home-systems\/solar-power-professional-search.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMA Solar professional partners<\/a> in your area!<br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-42s8bh-803135692315c428d374ba1f77730923 hr-small  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201eSolar power makes e-mobility genuinely worthwhile! That is why we\u2019ve developed the SMA EV Charger. It enables electric car drivers to charge conveniently and reliably at all times while using the maximum available amount of cost-effective and carbon-neutral solar power\u201c <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u2013 Nick Morbach, Executive Vice President of the Home &amp; Business Solutions business unit at SMA.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en\/newsroom\/current-news\/news-details\/news\/4392-emission-free-driving-the-new-sma-ev-charger-combines-solar-power-and-e-mobility.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<div  class='hr av-2grbp9-997c2dbfd435002ca94a20962122e807 hr-small  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>What is the best location for my wallbox?<\/h2>\n<p>Because your wallbox is a valuable device that carries electric current, it should be mounted where it will be protected from the weather (and prying eyes) \u2013 so in a carport or, even better, in a garage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-7-ecebedc06b30fbc74556f3bb429d74af'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6753\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_dcbel-QpeBIiUQI_I-unsplash-gross.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_dcbel-QpeBIiUQI_I-unsplash-gross.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_dcbel-QpeBIiUQI_I-unsplash-gross-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_dcbel-QpeBIiUQI_I-unsplash-gross-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/900x666_Content_dcbel-QpeBIiUQI_I-unsplash-gross-705x522.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-6-cb3a05af39631fd3c62919a4027b2183'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>I am a tenant \u2013 am I allowed to purchase a wallbox?<\/h2>\n<p>I am a tenant \u2013 am I allowed to purchase a wallbox?<br \/>\nIf you live in rented accommodation, you first need to come to an agreement with your landlord. They cannot simply deny your request for a wallbox but must give good reasons for doing do. You should also discuss whether you will finance the wallbox jointly with your landlord or on your own. Likewise, it is necessary to clarify whether the wallbox needs to be removed after you move out. Owner-occupiers who live in apartment buildings also must not go over the heads of their co-owners to install a wallbox. They must submit an application at the property owners\u2019 meeting. The other owners may then have a say in the location and design of the wallbox.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I connect my wallbox to an existing PV system at a later date?<\/h2>\n<p>Not all wallboxes have the interfaces necessary for connection to an existing PV system. With its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en\/home\/refuel-with-solar-power.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMA Energy System Home<\/a>, SMA has developed a tailor-made solution with perfectly harmonized components. That means that you can easily refuel with future-proof solar power.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-5-f2f796b77cf806bf0a51acd28fdb5cf2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6772\" src=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Content_5829.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Content_5829.jpg 999w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Content_5829-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Content_5829-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sonnenallee.sma.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Content_5829-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-hm5a1-4-6656269470ceaef5ac0d351ce2b8cca7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Any further questions?<\/h2>\n<p>As a leading global specialist in photovoltaic and storage system technology, the SMA Group is playing a leading role in setting the standards for the decentralized and renewable energy supply of tomorrow. If you have any questions about our products, please do not hesitate to contact one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en\/home-systems\/solar-power-professional-search.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMA Solar professional partners<\/a> in your area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-kbupbijg-6f29c110e5350449d0e4ca5e477b6190 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_promobox '><div class='avia-promocontent'><h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><\/h6>\n<h2>Wallbox vs. Schuko (two-pin grounded) plug<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, you can also charge your electric vehicle using a household socket. However, bear in mind that your electrical installation is not designed for the permanent load involved in charging vehicles. Beside the danger of overheating, the charging process will take a very long time.<br \/>\nWe have a few good reasons to opt for a wallbox:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wallboxes are safer:<\/strong>They generally have an integrated residual-current device as well as a miniature circuit breaker that protects against overvoltage and residual currents. In addition, your electrician will have checked prior to installation that your domestic electrical systems will bear up under the additional load.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wallboxes charge more efficiently:<\/strong> They charge not only more quickly, but also with fewer losses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wallboxes are compatible:<\/strong>If you operate a PV system with a battery-storage system or the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/sunny-tripower-smart-energy?gclid=Cj0KCQiAosmPBhCPARIsAHOen-NkhTWsQgntv7bXtjUSi_TKHLdSLuTzMoq2DXpOAMYNgnki5_zERogaAmJrEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><font size =\"2\"><u>Sunny Tripower Smart Energy<\/u><\/font><\/a> 3-phase hybrid inverter, you can use surplus solar energy to charge your vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-kbupbijg-3-6ef4284e452f4e3caf1da1f9d60b2795 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_promobox '><div class='avia-promocontent'><h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><\/h6>\n<h2>Charging companions:<br \/>\nAudi e-tron and SMA Charge S<\/h2>\n<p>SMA and Audi are bringing the smart home into the garage. SMA Charge S is the smart charging solution that integrates the e-tron electric SUV and its charging system, connect, into the domestic energy management system. If your home is equipped with a PV system, SMA Charge S will even prioritize solar power for charging the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q2CQgotagno\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-kbupbijg-2-0ef99cbc4fb4af191019f6cf6580d5a8 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_promobox  avia-builder-el-last '><div class='avia-promocontent'><h6 style=\"text-align: right;\"><\/h6>\n<h2>The charging solution from SMA: SMA EV Charger 7.4 \/ 22<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sma.de\/en\/products\/e-mobility-charging-solutions\/sma-ev-charger-74-22.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMA EV Charger<\/a> is the smart interface between PV system and electric vehicle. You can use it to charge your electric vehicle with self-generated solar power \u2013 and extra quickly if you\u2019re in a hurry, thanks to the integrated boost function. 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