Can I install a charging point for my electric car at home in Greece?
A home charging point needs a safe installation and often a notification to the grid operator. Tenants and flat owners may need permission, and some countries give a right to install.
📜 The rules in Greece
Charging an electric car at home
Under Law 4710/2020, a resident of an apartment building can connect a charging point to their own supply, with or without a power increase, or ask HEDNO for a new supply just for EV charging. Residents together can install shared charging on the building's upgraded common supply.
- New supplies get a smart meter. If your existing installation is modified, HEDNO replaces an old mechanical meter with a smart one free of charge. (apps.deddie.gr)
🪜 Step by step
- Check your connectionAsk an electrician whether your connection and meter can handle the charger.
- Ask permission where neededTenants ask the landlord and flat owners the owners' association. See below what the rules in Greece say.
- Notify the grid operatorMany grid operators want to know about a charging point before or after it is installed. See the rules below.
- Use a qualified installerHave the charging point installed and tested by a qualified electrician.
📇 Who to contact
❓ Questions
Can my landlord refuse?
That depends on the rules in Greece. Where there is a right to install, a refusal usually needs a good reason.
Do I need a bigger connection?
Not always. The electrician and the grid operator can tell you.
Can I charge cheaper at night?
With a time-of-use or dynamic price, charging at off-peak hours can cost less. Ask your supplier.
📎 Sources
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