What are the advantages of a charging station compared to a reinforced socket?

Aside from higher installation costs, a charging station offers several advantages over a reinforced socket.

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The main advantages of a charging station are:

• Shorter charging times: with higher power output, a charging station generally allows for charging up to twice as fast as a reinforced socket, depending on the vehicle and the installation.
• User-friendly: the charging station is designed specifically for charging electric vehicles and makes everyday use more convenient.
• Connected features: depending on the model, these include monitoring electricity consumption, scheduling charging - for example, during off-peak hours ² - remotely controlling the charging process, and securing access to the charging station.
  

^{¹ Eligible landlords only}

^{² Requires compatible tariff}