HOME CHARGER INSTALLATION GUIDE
TYPE OF HOME CHARGERS
LEVEL 1
Standard 3-pin electricity outlet, suitable for trickle charging (up to 2.8 kW)
LEVEL 2
Single to three phase EV charger which requires professional installation. Power ranges from 7 to 22 kW.
DUAL LEVEL CHARGE CORD
Switch between level 1 (up to 2.8 kW) and level 2 (up to 7 kW) charging. Requires professional installation of a single phase (3-pin) industrial plug.
UNDERSTANDING CHARGING OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME
If you reside in a villa / townhouse:
Check with your compound management and/or landlord to ensure that you have obtained the necessary approvals before installing a charger.
If you reside in a villa / townhouse:
Locate the load schedule, which is usually placed within your home distribution board. The load schedule is important for the installer during your home inspection visit to analyze the distribution of power in your home.
If you reside in an apartment:
Check with your property management and/or landlord to ensure that you have obtained the necessary approvals before installing a charger.
SCHEDULING YOUR HOME INSPECTION
Check with your compound management and/or landlord to ensure that you have obtained the necessary approvals before installing a charger.
Locate the load schedule, which is usually placed within your home distribution board. The load schedule is important for the installer during your home inspection visit to analyze the distribution of power in your home.
Check with your property management and/or landlord to ensure that you have obtained the necessary approvals before installing a charger.
Precautions: Uncertified installers may not be familiar with the charger and might use improper wiring connections which could lead to fires or damage to your home. Refer to your local dealer for the available certified home charger installation options.
SCHEDULING YOUR HOME CHARGER INSTALLATION
Contact us to schedule a site visit from one of our recommended charger installers.
It is important to discuss the overall layout and design of your home charger setup with the charger installer during the home inspection visit. This includes the location and position of the charger, type and color of trunking to be used, external or internal cabling, and any other design elements.
Using a certified installer or compound engineer, check if your residence can support a 7kW, 11kW, or 22kW charger depending on your home’s available power capacity.
Precautions: General Motors and Aljomaih Automotive are not responsible or liable for any direct or indirect damages, injuries, losses, or consequential damages relating to the Electric Vehicle charger product, its installation, use, or misuse.
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Disclaimer: General Motors Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and representatives (“GM”) make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the performance, reliability, or fitness of EV Charger. EV Charger is not a product of GM, and the warranty or any related guarantees for EV Charger are the responsibility of the manufacturer and its authorized distributor. EV charger is subject to the warranties and/or guidelines provided by the manufacturers and/or its authorized distributors. In no event, shall GM be liable for any direct, indirect incidental or consequential damages and/or injuries arising out of the use or inability to use EV charger. EV charger is designed for its intended purpose as stated in the user manual / usage guideline, and it’s the responsibility of the End-User to ensure proper use and follow all instruction and guideline provided by Aljomaih Automotive. In the event of any defect or service-related issues with EV Charger, the End-User may contact the Turning Point Renewable Energy Co. Ltd.