Have you bought an electric vehicle? Congratulations! Welcome to the future.
Switching to an electric vehicle is an exciting, economical, and green step. But after the initial excitement, comes the first practical question: "How am I going to charge the car?""
The most convenient, affordable and effective answer is Installing a charging station Domestic (AC). The ability to "fuel" your vehicle at night while you sleep, and wake up every morning to a full battery, changes the rules of the game.
But how much does this pleasure cost?
As experts in the field of infrastructure and electricity inStones Holdings, We have prepared a detailed guide for you that breaks down all the factors that affect the final price of installing a home charging station.
1. Cost breakdown: What does the price consist of?
The most common mistake is to only look at the price of the position itself. The total price always consists of two main parts:
- Cost of the stand (hardware): The price of the device itself.
- Installation cost (infrastructure): The price of the labor and materials required to connect it to your electrical panel.
A. Cost of the charging station (hardware)
The price range of the stands themselves is generally wide and variable. Between 1,500 NIS and 4,000 NIS. The gap stems from several factors:
- Charging power: Single-phase stations (up to 7.4kW) are cheaper than three-phase stations (11kW or 22kW), which allow for faster charging (assuming the home infrastructure supports it).
- "Dumb" vs. "Smart" position: A "dumb" station simply charges. A "smart" station connects to WiFi or an app, allows for load management, scheduling charging for cheap hours, and monitoring electricity consumption.
- Brand and design: As with any product, there are leading brands and more luxurious designs.
B. Installation cost (infrastructure and labor)
This is where the biggest price gap lies. The cost of installation depends almost entirely on the conditions of the area in your home. A simple installation can cost about 1,200 NIS, while a very complex installation can reach 6,000 NIS or more.
2. The main factors that determine the price of installation
When a certified electrician from Abini Holdings comes to give a quote, these are the parameters he checks:
1. The distance from the electrical panel to the parking lot
This is the most significant factor. The greater the distance, the longer and more expensive the power cable required, and the longer the working time.
2. Property type: Private house opposite a condominium building
- In a private house: Installation is usually simpler. The electrical panel is close to the garage, and the installation is done directly on the wall of the house.
- In a shared building (the big challenge): Here the work is complex. An electrical cable must be routed from the electrical panel in the apartment (usually on one of the upper floors) to the underground parking lot. This requires threading cables through existing shafts, through ducts, and often also requires Approval from the House Committee.
3. Type of infrastructure required
- Visible installation: Using white PVC ducts fixed to the wall. This is the fastest and cheapest solution.
- Quarrying and concealment: If the client requires a completely clean look, concrete or block walls must be cut into to embed the cable, followed by plaster and paint repairs. This is a significantly expensive and time-consuming job.
4. Electrical panel status
Is your electrical panel new or old? Is there space available to install a separate circuit breaker for the charging station? Is it necessary to install a separate "residual current circuit breaker" (circuit breaker to protect against electric shock)? Upgrading the panel makes the installation more expensive.
3. Price estimate table for installation (not including purchase of the stand)
To make things clear, here is an average price range For installation work only:
| Installation type | Apartment description | The complexity of the work | Average price range (before VAT) |
| Simple installation | Private house | Parking adjacent to the electrical panel (up to 10 meters) | 1,200 – 2,500 NIS |
| Standard installation | Private house / building | Medium distance from the board (15-30 meters), requires drilling one wall | 2,500 – 4,000 NIS |
| Complex installation | Shared building | Cable transfer between floors, long distance (30+ meters), installation in a shaft | 4,000 – 6,500 ₪+ |
| Possible additions | — | Cutting and concealing in a concrete wall, upgrading an electrical panel, installing a dedicated pole (instead of a wall) | 500 – 2,000 NIS (in addition to the base price) |
Total cost summary (position + installation):
A basic and simple installation will cost you a total of about 3,000 NIS to 5,500 NIS.
A complex installation in a shared building will cost you a total of approximately 5,500 NIS to 10,000 NIS.
4. Why should you not compromise on the installation?
It’s easy to be tempted to look for the cheapest quote, but when installing a charging station – Safety is above all else.. This involves installing a very high-power electrical point (equivalent to several air conditioners operating together), which operates continuously for hours.
Installation must be carried out only by a qualified electrician with an appropriate license!
Unprofessional work may result in:
- Short circuits and overloads on the electrical panel.
- Fires resulting from the use of an unsuitable cable or loose connections.
- Irreversible damage to the expensive car battery.
- Cancellation of the vehicle warranty and the apartment insurance policy.
Why choose retaining stones for installation?
At "Avni Holdings" we provide a comprehensive solution (One-Stop-Shop) for installing your charging station:
- Professional advice: We will come to your home, examine the infrastructure, understand your needs, and recommend the ideal position and location.
- Certified electricians only: We work exclusively with licensed and certified electricians, who perform the work according to all strict safety rules and standards.
- Dealing with bureaucracy: In shared buildings, we assist in preparing the plans required for presentation to the building committee.
- Full transparency: You will receive a detailed and accurate quote in advance, with no surprises at the end of the road.
- Full warranty: We provide full warranty on both the installation work and the components.
Summary
Installing a home charging station is a smart one-time investment that quickly pays for itself in fuel cost savings and extraordinary convenience. The overall cost is affected by the price of the station itself and mainly by the complexity of the installation and the terrain conditions.
Don't settle for less than the best. Contact the experts at Avni Holdings today for advice and a quote for a safe, professional installation with peace of mind.
