Charging a hybrid car (PHEV) at home takes everyday convenience to a whole new level: plug it in in the evening and start off in the morning with a full electric battery. But what kind of charging station should you choose when the car's internal charger usually limits the power to 3.6 kW (1×16 A) or 7.4 kW (1×32 A)? Can the same charger be used to equip you with your upcoming all-electric car? In this article, we will go through the selection criteria, explain why an “overly efficient” 22 kW station is not a bad thing, and compare eight chargers sold by Hesatek, each of which is suitable for charging a hybrid at home.
1. Why is having your own charging station a sensible choice for hybrid car drivers?
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Safety & Speed – The Type 2 solid state drive withstands repeated charging cycles and provides stable power without the risk of a blown fuse.
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Timing & intelligence – With the app, you can schedule charging for nighttime electricity or control it based on the surplus production of solar panels.
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Load management – Dynamic load management (DLB) ensures that the main fuse does not trip, even if the sauna and the furnace are on at the same time.
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Future-proof – If you switch to all-electricity, an 11–22 kW station will still be sufficient.
2. How much power does a hybrid really need?
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3.6 kW (1×16 A) charges a 10 kWh battery in ~3 h – typical older PHEV.
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7.4 kW (1×32 A) drops the same charge to just over an hour – common in newer PHEV models.
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11 kW (3x16 A) and above will not speed up charging if your car's onboard charger limits the current. However, 11/22 kW stations often have better smart and safety features, so they are still worth considering.
3. Selection criteria in a nutshell
| Criterion | What should you check? |
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| Connection & power | 1-phase vs. 3-phase, 16 A vs. 32 A; adjustability from 6 to 32 A is a plus. |
| Fixed cable or plug? | Cable = easiest in everyday life, plug = you can choose the length of the cable and maintain a neat appearance. |
| Load management | Internal DLB or the possibility of an additional sensor is important if the main fuse is ≤25 A. |
| Connections & intelligence | WiFi/Bluetooth is usually sufficient for home use; 4G and OCPP make the station “household-company-ready”. |
| Safety equipment | The built-in RCD-B or A + DC 6 mA sensor saves the electrician additional work. |
| Price vs. usage profile | A hybrid doesn't need a two-car, 2×22 kW “supercharger” unless you charge two cars at night. |
4. Comparison table of charging stations offered by Hesatek
| Device | Max power | Adjustable current | Connector/cable | Smart features | Load management | Price |
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| Charge Amps Halo | 11kW | 6–16A | 7.5 m fixed T2 + Schuko | Wi-Fi/BLE, OCPP | Separate (opt.), additional sensor | €799 |
| Beny BCP (plug) | 22 kW | 6–32A | Type 2 plug | Wi-Fi, Z-Box app | Incl. DLB | €825 |
| Beny BCP (cable) | 22 kW | 6–32A | 6 m fixed T2 | Wi-Fi, Z-Box | Incl. DLB | €849 |
| Charge Amps Luna | 22 kW | 6–32A | T2 plug | Wi-Fi/4G, Plug & Charge, V2G | Factory load management | €649 |
| Charge Amps Dawn | 22 kW | 6–32A | T2 plug | Wi-Fi/4G (SIM 2 years), RFID, OCPP | Incl. B-RCD & MID | €1,110 |
| Garo Entity Pro 14 | 14 kW | 6–20A | 5m cable T2 | Garo Connect, OCPP | Includes energy meter | €1,337 |
| Garo Entity Pro 22 | 22 kW | 6–32A | T2 plug | Wi-Fi/LAN/4G, OCPP | Includes kWh meter | €1,459 |
| Charge Amps Aura (2×) | 2 × 22 kW | 6–32 A per plug | 2 × T2 socket | Wi-Fi/LAN/4G, V2G, ISO 15118 | Includes RCD-B | €2,669 |
*Prices as of June 7, 2025, incl. VAT 25.5% – check the links for the latest price.
5. Analysis: what is best for a hybrid?
1) Charge Amps Halo – “plug & play”
If you want convenience, a fixed cable, and are looking for an 11 kW station that is “sufficient” for a PHEV, Halo offers a sensible package. The Schuko socket is a nice bonus if you ever need to use the included travel charger.
2) Beny BCP – best price-quality & future-proof
For under 900 euros you get a 22 kW charger, internal load management and adjustable power. When you switch to full electric, the same station serves faster. The plug version is the neatest on the wall; the cable version is the most convenient for everyday use.
3) Charge Amps Luna – premium intelligence today, V2G tomorrow
Luna brings PnC authentication and ISO 15118 readiness to your home. If you are installing solar panels and want to control charging based on the battery status, Luna is a good choice. Yet it is surprisingly competitively priced.
4)Garo Entity Pro 14 – “Swedish tank”
14 kW of power is enough for almost all PHEV and many BEV needs. Internal energy measurement and RFID authentication are advantages for shared use in a housing company. The 24-month warranty and IP54/IK10 frame durability make it a “install and forget” solution.
5) Charge Amps Dawn &Garo Entity Pro 22 kW – “semi-public favorites”
If the charging point is shared by several users (housing company, workplace) or you need MID metering to allocate costs for a company/rental car, Dawn and Entity Pro are solid choices. Both offer 22 kW of power, 4G remote control, RFID identification and internal load management that keeps the main fuse safe. Dawn comes with a B-type residual current protection and two years of included SIM data, while Entity Pro charms with its metal IP54/IK10 body and easy-to-use Garo Connect app. For the owner of one PHEV car, these are “premium overkill”, but for shared use they are an excellent solution.
6) Charge Amps Aura 2 × 22 kW – “two car power”
Aura features two independent 22 kW Type 2 sockets, dynamic power sharing and ISO 15118 Plug-&-Charge support, so it charges two PHEV or BEV cars simultaneously without taking turns charging. Wi-Fi, LAN and 4G ensure remote control, and the IP55/IK10 frame made of recycled aluminum withstands the vagaries of the Nordic climate. For a single hybrid, Aura is expensive and oversized, but in a household with two charging cars (or a common point in a housing association), it saves the cost of additional chargers and cabling.
6. Case examples for hybrid chargers
| Case | Electricity connection | Car pool) | Recommended position | Reasoning |
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| Detached house 3×25 A | Main fuse 3×25 A, no sun | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (3.6 kW internal charger) | Charge Amps Halo 11 kW | Fixed 7.5 m cable, Wi-Fi control, power limitable 6–16 A. Price level 799 € hesatek.fi |
| Housing company townhouse | Main fuse for the entire property 3×63 A | 1×PHEV + 1×BEV | Charge Amps Aura 2 × 22 kW | Two sockets, load management & MID metering, 4G. Price level 2,669 € hesatek.fi |
| Sun House | 3×35 A + 8 kWp PV | VW Golf eHybrid + possible BEV in 2 years | Charge Amps Luna 22 kW | ISO 15118 Plug-&-Charge, V2G-ready, 4G + Amp Guard for solar linking. Price €649 hesatek.fi |
7. Cost & savings calculation
| Fuel | Price/100 km | Annual mileage 15,000 | Annual cost |
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| Gasoline (6.5 l/100 km, €2.10/l) | ≈ €13.65 | 15,000 | €2,048 |
| Electricity (18 kWh/100 km, €0.11/kWh night-time price) | ≈ €1.98 | 15,000 | €298 |
Savings ≈ €1,750 per year . For example, an investment of less than €900 in a Beny station will pay for itself in less than a year, even if the €599 installation fee is taken into account.
(Energy unit prices: average night-time electricity prices January–May 2025 = €0.11/kWh; Customs statistics average 95E10 €2.10/l.)
8. ARA grants & tax benefits
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In 2025, housing associations' charging infrastructure support (maximum 35% of costs, ceiling €90,000) is still being paid for projects that were applied for before 31 December 2023; payment deadline 31 December 2025 ara.fi.
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In household taxation, the charging station can no longer be deducted as a "household deduction", but the installation work can be refunded in the overall taxation of the new/renovated property if the customer is a company.
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Employee PHEV: the employer can pay a tax-free kWh-based allowance if MID or OCPP data verifies consumption.
Do you want to be able to charge your hybrid without worries?
Hesatek's over 30 years of electrical installation experience and its own turnkey installation service make the job easy: you get equipment selection sparring, free site survey, load calculations, professional electrical work, commissioning tests and application usage training - and if necessary, also ARA support documents in order. Whether your site is a detached house, a housing association or a corporate parking lot in Uusimaa, Hesatek will install the charging station quickly, safely and with a warranty. Feel free to contact us ( myynti@hesatek.fi , 09 4289 1192 ) or leave a contact request using the form on the service page, and our experts will get back to you free of charge and ensure that the selected charger, fuse size and load management are exactly what you need. 👉 Read more about the installation service
