Wallboxes for the free-standing parking space

Of course, both wallbox variants are ideally equipped for outdoor use. Nevertheless, there are some differences between the devices that you should definitely take into account when making your decision. Firstly, the respective protection class plays an important role when installing your own wallbox outdoors. While the charging station from myEnergi can withstand even the worst storms thanks to protection class IP65, the Heidelberg Wallbox is protected against heavy splashing water with IP54 and is therefore extremely robust. However, water jets should be avoided. However, this does not mean that the charging station is not suitable for outdoor use. Instead, it is advisable to place the Heidelberg Wallbox in a more sheltered location, for example under eaves. This way, it is protected from severe weather conditions, but can still withstand persistent rain in the long term. This also speaks in favor of the wallboxes from myEnergi and Heidelberg: both alternatives are excellently protected against unauthorized access - the Zappi V2 by PIN, the Home Eco can be retrofitted and is then protected against unauthorized access by key. Because outdoor parking often does not allow wall mounting, here is the good news: The e-mobilio store offers a variety of robust stands that allow the installation of the private charging station without wall mounting.

The charging station from myEnergi allows you to conveniently control charging processes from indoors using an app. Although the Heidelberg Wallbox does not have this feature, it can cover greater distances between the charging station and electric car thanks to the longer 7.5 m charging cable.