Wallbox for your electric car or plug-in hybrid at home

Wallbox for your electric car or plug-in hybrid at home

Charge your electric vehicle at home

GARO Entity wallboxes designed for home use enable you to charge your electric vehicle outside your home easily, safely and with peace of mind. The wallboxes have a compact and stylish design that blends seamlessly with home environments and are equipped with smart functions to optimise the charging process. The GARO Connect app enables you to manage, control and monitor the charging process directly from your smartphone, whenever it suits you. The wallboxes come with a fixed cable, enabling convenient charging without having to spend extra money on purchasing an additional cable – making it both neater and more cost-effective. Keep in mind that you must use a qualified electrician to install a wallbox at home.

Grant for a home charging station and wallbox – Green Technology

Grant for a home charging station and wallbox – Green Technology

If you want to install an electric vehicle charger or a charging station at home, you can apply the Green Technology deduction to reduce the installation cost. Green Technology is a government tax credit that covers up to 50% of the labor costs for the installation. The maximum deduction is SEK 50,000 per person per year.

The optimal wallbox for your home

The optimal wallbox for your home

The GARO Entity Home and GARO Entity Compact wallboxes are suitable for everyone, no matter which car you drive. GARO Entity Home is developed especially for connected homes, making it ideal for anyone looking for a cost-effective and reliable home charging solution for their electric vehicle. It comes with a 5-metre long fixed cable. Unlike GARO Entity Home, GARO Entity Compact also offers 4G connectivity and is available with either a 5-metre or an 8-metre long cable. Both models are third-party tested and certified compliant with the international charging standard, making them completely unique in the market. This means that you get an extremely safe wallbox with all the necessary protection built-in.

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Reliable charging at Andreas Ravelli’s summer house on Öland

For over 32 years, the former football player and entrepreneur Andreas Ravelli and his family have had their summer house in Borgholm, Öland. Recently, Ravelli acquired a plug-in hybrid and quickly realized the need for a proper charging station to safely charge his car at the house, which was built in 1906 and holds great sentimental value to the family. He chose the GARO Entity Compact, and selecting GARO was an easy decision for Ravelli.

Hear Ravelli talk about his new wallbox in the video below.

How to install a wallbox at home

How to install a wallbox at home

If you want to install a wall-mounted wallbox or a charging post at home, it is important to remember that the installation must always be carried out by a certified electrician. Therefore, start by contacting an electrical installer for advice and a quotation. The electrician will inspect the electrical panel, plan the placement of the charging post, and install it in accordance with current safety regulations. Once the installation is complete, everything is tested to ensure that you can charge your electric vehicle safely and reliably at home.

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  • A charging cable that’s always in the right place

    A charging cable that’s always in the right place

    All GARO's wallboxes for home environment always come with a fixed cable. So, you need not use the cable that came with your car. Imagine not having to worry about putting a cable covered in ice and snow in the boot? Instead, you can be sure that the cable stays where it is all day. What’s more, you need not buy a spare cable and you’ll never forget it at home because it’s always in the same place in your car.

     

    GARO Entity Hook

  • GARO Entity hook

    GARO Entity hook

    Naturally, we not only want you to have a smart and safe wallbox, but also want to help you keep things tidy. Our classic GARO Entity Wallhook is easily attached to a wall or post to gather your charging cable, both simply and neatly, when not in use. 

Charge smarter by time and price

Charge smarter by time and price

We’ve made it easier than ever for you to take complete control of your charging. Whether you want to schedule your charging by time or let our Price Adaptive Charging charge your car when the electricity price is at its lowest, GARO Connect is your best help for GARO Entity. GARO Entity offers constant connectivity as the wallbox is always connected, so you know that your car is being charged. 

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The difference between a wall-mounted charger and a charging post at home

The difference between a wall-mounted charger and a charging post at home

A wall-mounted charger and a charging post serve the same purpose: to charge your electric car safely and efficiently. However, they differ in design and placement. A home wall-mounted charger is usually installed on a wall, for example in a garage or carport, while a charging post is freestanding and placed on the ground, making it a good option when a wall installation is not possible.

Price and cost of a wallbox

Price and cost of a wallbox

The cost of a home charging post varies depending on the type of charging station you choose and which features or optional add-ons are included. Installation also affects the price, for example how close the post is placed to the electrical panel, whether additional wiring is required, or if extra safety measures are needed. Each installation is unique, and the total cost therefore depends on both the charging station itself and the specific installation conditions.

  • Equipped for the Nordic climate

    Equipped for the Nordic climate

    The Nordic climate can be both harsh and unpredictable. As it originates from the Nordic region, GARO Entity is designed to handle cold, heat and precipitation without any additional protection or accessories. If you're installing a wallbox, GARO Entity is an electric car charger you can rely on.

  • Tested for strict requirements

    Tested for strict requirements

    GARO Entity is approved for temperatures between -40°C and +40°C. What’s more, in climate testing it actually exceeds the standard’s requirements, meaning that it can also be exposed to even higher temperatures. Quite simply, a wallbox for the extremes, hot or cold.

Frequently Asked Questions about wallboxes and charging stations at home

Here you will find a selection of our most frequently asked questions. Can't find what you're looking for? Check out our FAQ here.

There are many reasons why you must charge your electric or hybrid car in a wallbox and not in a wall socket. Here are some of the reasons:

  • Unlike wall sockets, GARO’s wallboxes are also compatible with load balancing, which means that the charging output adapts to the electricity consumption of other devices without the risk of tripping the main fuse.
  • A wallbox is both safer and more secure. A wall socket is not designed for the heavy and sustained loads that occur during electric vehicle charging. Using a standard wall socket can trip fuses, and, in a worst-case scenario, can result in overheating and a fire risk.
  • Sweden’s National Electrical Safety Board advises against the regular use of a standard wall socket for charging.
  • Using a wallbox charges your car faster.

The fact that you add load balancing when you buy your wallbox is important since it can help you ensure that the total load does not exceed what your home can cope with when you charge your car. It is an important safety aspect and ensures that your house, electrical system and car work together in a safe way. How load balancing works:

You come home from work and connect your car to the wallbox, which puts a load on your home’s electricity consumption. A short time later, you start preparing dinner and turn on the cooker. As the evening air starts to cool, the heat pump also starts. The load balancing system immediately detects any increase in electricity use. GARO Entity Balance then adapts to the greater load by lowering the charging output or fully switches off charging output during that time. Once the household demand decreases, the charging output restarts or is increased again without tripping the main fuse.

No, according to Swedish electrical installation regulations, wallboxes must be installed by a certified electrician. Find your nearest electrician or retailer here.

If your wallbox does not work, contact the electrician responsible for the installation.

A wallbox and a charging post serve the same purpose: to charge your electric vehicle safely and efficiently. However, they differ in design and placement. A wallbox is typically mounted on a wall, for example in a garage or carport, while a charging post is freestanding and installed in the ground, making it a good option when a wall is not available.

The cost varies depending on the type of charging station you choose, which optional features are included, and how the installation needs to be carried out. Factors such as the location, the condition and capacity of the electrical panel, and any additional work required can affect the price. Each installation is unique, so contact a certified electrician for a quote.

Yes, there are subsidies available for installing a home charging station. One example is the Green Technology tax deduction, a Swedish government tax incentive that can cover up to 50% of the installation labor costs, with a maximum of SEK 50,000 per person per year.

No, the installation must always be carried out by a certified electrician. This ensures that the installation is safe and complies with all applicable regulations and standards.