Guides & Tips

למה אסור לחבר כבל מאריך או מתאם למטען לרכב חשמלי
Why You Must Not Use an Extension Cord or Adapter with an EV Charger
What exactly the Israeli Electricity Authority guidelines say about extension cords, splitters and adapters for EV charging — and why the danger is real. Read more...
הכבל לא מגיע לרכב? 6 פתרונות — ואחד שאסור בחוק
Charging Cable Doesn't Reach Your Car? 6 Solutions — and One That's Against the Rules
Socket too far from the car? Before you reach for an extension cord — here's what Israeli installation rules prohibit, and six solutions that actually work. Read more...
חד פאזי מול תלת פאזי — שקע כחול ושקע אדום
Single-Phase or Three-Phase? What It Means for Charging Your EV
How to check in a minute whether you have three-phase power at home, what it means for charging, and why for most people it shouldn't affect the decision at all. Read more...
טעינת רכב חשמלי בלילה משקע ביתי — איור
Can You Leave an EV Charging Overnight from a Household Socket?
The answer has changed: under the new Israeli Electricity Authority guidelines, a household socket is suitable only for occasional charging at up to 10A. What's allowed, what to check on... Read more...
מטען נייד מול עמדת טעינה ביתית
Portable Charger or Home Charging Station? An Honest Comparison of Cost, Time and Flexibility
A home charging station requires an electrician and infrastructure, while a portable charger costs less and travels with you. What suits daily charging at home and what suits occasional charging... Read more...
כמה זמן לוקח לטעון רכב חשמלי — השוואה בין 3.5kW, 7kW ו-11kW
How Long Does It Take to Charge an EV? The Simple Math for 3.5kW, 7kW and 11kW
One simple formula tells you how long charging will take. A practical comparison of 3.5kW, 7kW and 11kW — and why the most powerful charger won't always help you. Read more...
Type 1 מול Type 2 — ההבדל בין שקעי הטעינה
Type 1 or Type 2? How to Tell in One Minute Which Charger Fits Your EV
Before buying an EV charger, you need to know which connector your car has. Here's how to check it in a minute, which cars in Israel use each standard, and... Read more...