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Future-proofing a new home? Learn why pre-wiring for an EV charger is essential
Get guidance around pre-wiring recommendations for future installation of smart EV chargers in New Zealand homes and why it's becoming increasingly important to do so.
How to lower your electric vehicle’s environmental impact
Make the most of your EV's potential to lower your environmental impact. Learn about how your electricity source can affect your EV's lifetime emissions.
How do you smart charge a BYD Atto 3?
Learn how Evnex solved BYD's smart charging issue and allows the BYD Atto 3 electric vehicle to be charged with smart features like solar export diversion.
Looking for the best EV charger for your home? What to consider in 2024
Understand what home EV charger is the best fit for your charging needs. Read about EV charging speeds, reliability, safety, solar, and other smart charging features.
Free EV charging at home? It’s possible
Learn how to charge your EV at home for free and understand the factors that affect your charging costs like electricity rates, tariffs, and speed of your EV charger.
Why is Smart EV Charging Critical for the EV Industry?
Learn what smart EV chargers are and understand the benefits of smart charging for electric vehicle drivers and the electricity grid as a whole.
Are Electric Vehicles Sustainable?
EV vs ICE vehicles | Environmental impact in New Zealand. Evnex CEO Ed Harvey offers a balanced overview of commonly asked questions
Safe EV Charging at Home
Is your home designed to safely charge your EV? Learn about charging methods, safety features, and good charging habits to keep you and your home safe.
How to charge your EV with 100% Solar energy
Is your electric vehicle charging from a 100% renewable source? Optimise your unused solar energy and save on electricity costs with a solar EV charger.
EV Charging in Apartment Buildings and Facilities
Discover best practices for implementing electric vehicle charge points in residential apartments | Smart EV charging solutions for facilities in New Zealand
How To Provide At-home Fleet Vehicle Charging For Employees
Discover how your business can provide safe EV charging points at employees' homes and reduce carbon emissions with company take-home electric vehicle fleets.
How long to charge an EV, charging times, and more
Learn about EV charging speeds, different charging technologies, and how they all influence your overall charging time when topping up your electric vehicle.
I'm Installing An EV Charger, Do I Need A Type B RCD?
If you’ve had an EV charger installed recently you may have been hit with a bill for an expensive ‘Type B’ RCD. Read on to find out what these devices are and whether you really need one. Furthermore, if you’re an electrician trying to navigate the minefield of conflicting information around EV charging station installation requirements, we hope this will help.