TATA NEXON CHARGER: WHICH ELECTRIC CHARGER TO SELECT 3.3/7.4/11/22 kW?
Electric vehicles are gaining significant popularity in India with the introduction of electric cars like Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV EV, BYD E6 and more. With the increasing sales of electric cars now in India, choosing the right electric charger for charging your car at home is becoming a very important topic.
In this article we will guide you how to select the perfect Electric charger for your electric car.
For charging your Electric car at home, level 1 and level 2 AC Chargers are the most suitable Electric Chargers. Please refer https://www.pmelectronics.com/ev-charging-station/ or https://www.pmelectronics.com/ev-chargers-accessories/#frequently-asked-questions for more details.
Determine Your Charging Needs
It is important to evaluate your charging needs before deciding upon the perfect charger. Some crucial factors to be considered while making a decision include daily run, available electric load at your premises, and the time you can provide for charging.
Charging Speeds and Levels
There are three levels of charging for Electric vehicle chargers which offer different charging speeds and are available at different costs. Level 1 chargers use a standard household mains socket and are very appropriate contenders for home charging needs. Level 2 chargers provide high power capacity and hence faster charging and are suitable for home as well as commercial needs. Level 3 chargers i.e. DC fast chargers are the fastest chargers and are mostly found at public charging stations along highways where quick charging is unavoidable.
Which AC charger to buy? 3.3/7.4/11/22 kW?
Now, even in AC Chargers they are available in various power variants like 3.3kW, 7.4kW, 11kW, 22kW and 43kW. So what power rating electric charger should you buy for your electric car? Well, that depends upon the On board Charger and electric load available at your premises; which is easily upgradable.
Depending upon the car model, different electric cars available in India have different On Board Charger capacities which play a key role in deciding your Electric Charger. Please find below On Board Charger capacities for different Electric Car models in India along with suitable PME EV AC Charger for that car model.
| Sr. No. | Car Model | Battery Capacity | On board Charger | PME EV Charger |
| 1 | Citroen eC3 | 29.2 kWh | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| 2 | Tata Tiago EV | 24 kWh | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 19.2 kWh | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW | ||
| 3 | Tata Tigor EV | 26 kWh | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| 4 | Tata Nexon EV Max | 40.5 kWh | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 5 | Tata Nexon Prime | 30.2 kWh | 3.2 kW | 3.3 kW |
| 6 | Tata Xpres-T EV | 16.5 kWh | – | – |
| 21.5 kWh | – | – | ||
| 7 | MG Comet EV | 17.3 kWh – 2kW | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 26.7 kWh – 6.6kW | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW | ||
| 8 | MG ZS EV | 44.5 kWh | 7.0 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 50.3 kWh | 7.0 kW | 7.4 kW | ||
| 9 | BYD Atto 3 | 60.48 kWh | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 10 | Kia EV6 | 77.4 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 11 | BMW iX | 71 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 76.6 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW | ||
| 12 | Hyundai Kona Electric | 39.2 kWh | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 13 | BMW i7 | 101.7 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 14 | Mercedes-Benz EQS | 107.8 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 80 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW | ||
| 15 | Mahindra eVerito | 18.55 | 2.2 kW | 3.3 kW |
| 16 | Mahindra XUV400 EL | 39.4 kWh | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 17 | Mahindra XUV400 EC | 34.5 kWh | 7.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 18 | Mini Cooper SE | 32.6 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 19 | Audi e-tron | 71 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 90 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW | ||
| 20 | Jaguar I-Pace | 90 kWh | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 21 | Porsche Taycan | 79.2 kWh | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| 93.4 kWh | 22 kW | 22 kW | ||
| 22 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 72.6 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 23 | Volvo XC 40 | 78 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 24 | BYD e6 | 71.7 kWh | 6.2 kW | 7.4 kW |
| 25 | BMW i4 | 83.9 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 26 | Audi e-tron GT | 93.4 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 27 | Audi RS e-tron GT | 93.4 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 28 | Mercedes Benz EQB | 66.5 kWh | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 29 | Pravaig DEFY | 90 kWh | – | – |
These factors for making a buying decision are just the beginning
With increasing companies offering various variants of EV Charging Sations, choosing the right company for purchasing an EV charging station is also very crucial for your EV charging needs. The enclosure of the wallbox can be a very important factor for safety of the EV charging station. Stainless Steel enclosures and Mild Steel enclosures are more rugged and durable (being water, fire and breakage resistant) than plastic polycarbonate enclosures. Further, importance should be given to the safety devices used in the EV charger. In addition to this, after sales service provided by companies is also a very important parameter in decision making.
Get in touch with PM Electronics today to get the best in quality rugged and safe chargers at an affordable price with the best after sales service support in the industry!!
