Sigurður Ástgeirsson, the CEO of Ísorka, recently appeared on Augnablik í iðnaði (A Moment in Industry) and told us everything that's important to keep in mind regarding charging electric vehicles.
Sigurður warns against people charging their cars using a standard household socket and advises everyone to seek solutions from experts on home charging stations. He recommends that home charging stations be connected directly to the electrical panel and reported to the Housing and Construction Authority. Among other things, it is important that the charging station is protected by its own residual-current device and is not on the same circuit as the rest of the house.
One of the things to keep in mind when buying a charging station is to choose one that suits your needs, and it always pays to research the matter well. There are simple stations and smart stations, which are connected to the internet. Cables can also be fixed or have a plug.
There are excellent solutions for apartment buildings, and there are no technical obstacles to owning an electric car in an apartment building. Many people think it's too much hassle with connections, but Sigurður assures us that this is not the case and encourages people to look into it. Companies that sell solutions for electric car owners provide advice on the best solutions for each situation.
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