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If you want to charge an EV at home or at work, regulations stipulate that you install an approved wallbox charging unit.
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Shreejit Changaroth
Electric vehicles (EVs) include cars, vans and buses as well as smaller mobility devices such as bikes, scooters and golf buggies.
If you want to charge an electric car at home or at work, you must install an approved wallbox charging unit. These purpose-built chargers are safe.
