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Electric driving is already a lot friendlier on your wallet than filling up at the pump, but there is still a lot to save when charging. Whether you're charging at home or on the go, with a few smart choices, you can keep hundreds of dollars in your pocket every year. At Carvendo, we love practical solutions, so no complicated theory, just tips that work.

Charging at home is the cheapest

Charging at home is often the cheapest option, especially if you have your own driveway. With your own charging station, you decide where and when to charge, and you only pay the electricity price of your energy supplier. Please note that you should never lay your charging cable over the sidewalk, that is simply not allowed, and you may even be fined for it.

It will be even smarter with a dynamic energy contract. Instead of one fixed rate, with these types of contracts, you pay a different price per hour, depending on supply and demand. At times of a lot of sun or wind, electricity is often very cheap, sometimes even negatively priced. By then charging your car, you can save up to €700 per year, according to the ANWB. Combine that with a 3-phase charging station and you can “fill up” much more power in a short time during those cheap hours.

Do you have solar panels on your roof? Then you can do it even smarter: charge with your own solar power during the day. Ten panels provide enough energy for around 30 to 50 electric kilometres per day, which is perfect for your daily trips. This way, you literally run on sunlight, without being dependent on external suppliers.

Loading on the go and at work

You can also save money on the go. The price of charging at public stations varies enormously by provider and by charge card. Even within one street, the rates can vary considerably. With the ANWB Charge Card, you can see exactly where the cheapest charging station is via the app, handy if you don't want to charge unnecessarily expensive. And if you charge often, a charge card with a fixed monthly fee can be cheaper than separate sessions with starting costs each time.

Finally, charging at work is the ultimate savings for many people. More and more employers are offering free or low-cost charging for employees. This is not only sustainable, but also financially smart: companies pay less energy tax and thus save in the long term. For you as an employee, it simply means: free mileage.

Conclusion

In short: electric driving is already more economical than gasoline, but with a bit of smart planning and the right choices, you can save even more. Whether it's with solar panels, a dynamic rate or a charging station at work, at Carvendo, we believe that sustainable driving can also be affordable and practical.

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