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Solar panels · Mobility
Solar EV charger: drive on sunshine, not on the grid
A smart charger pairs your solar panels with your electric vehicle. In “solar boost” mode, it charges only from the solar surplus: your car runs on free energy. In the evening or on cloudy days, it tops up from the grid. The best use of your panels.
- 7–22 kW
- charging power
- Solar boost
- solar surplus priority
- App
- monitoring + scheduling
7 to 22 kWsingle- or three-phase
Solar boostcharges from the surplus
Specifications
What a solar charger is really worth
The numbers that matter for a smart EV charger, installed by our teams.
- Power 7–22 kW
7.4 kW single-phase (230 V, 32 A), 11 or 22 kW three-phase. For residential use, 7–11 kW is enough: a night of charging adds 200–400 km of range.
- Solar boost Surplus priority
The charger communicates with the inverter and charges only from the available solar surplus. No surplus = no charging (or a grid top-up, your choice).
- Control app Monitoring + sched.
Schedule charging hours, track consumption, switch on solar mode — all from your smartphone.
- Safety Dedicated RCD
Built-in or dedicated residual-current protection at the panel. The charger cuts out in the event of a fault — compliant with RGIE standards.
- Multi-user Badges / app
Identification by badge or app: separate private and business consumption (the tax benefit for a company EV).
- Connector Type 2
Standard European Type 2 socket, compatible with every EV sold in Belgium. Built-in cable or open socket.
* Indicative values for mainstream-grade chargers. The effective charging power depends on your electrical connection.
Full transparency
Pros & cons of the solar charger
The solar charger is the ideal complement to your panels if you drive electric.
What makes it strong
- Free charging from the surplusEvery solar kWh in the car is a kWh you didn’t buy from the grid or pay for at a public charger.
- Improved panel returnsThe EV absorbs the solar surplus that would have been exported to the grid at a low price.
- Smart controlScheduling, solar mode, consumption tracking — all in the app.
- Legal requirement (new builds)New buildings must provide for EV infrastructure. You may as well equip yours well.
What you should know
- Additional investmentThe charger represents a budget on top of the panels.
- Connection check neededOn single-phase, power is limited to 7.4 kW. Three-phase may require an upgrade.
- Solar charging = daytimeThe solar surplus peaks during the day: the EV needs to be home (remote work, retirement, a second EV).
- No long-term storageThe EV isn’t a home battery: it drives off. For the evening, a fixed battery complements it.
For which profile
Is a solar charger right for you?
Pairing panels + charger is ideal under certain conditions:
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Remote work or EV at home in the day
The EV is home when the panels are producing. The solar surplus charges the car for free instead of being exported.
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The household’s second EV
The second vehicle (often used locally) stays home during the day — perfect for absorbing the solar surplus.
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Company EV (tax benefit)
The smart charger separates private and business consumption: essential for the EV tax benefit.
Charger alone or charger + battery?
If the EV isn’t there during the day, a home battery stores the surplus to charge at night. Otherwise, the solar charger alone is enough. Size it with the right solar kit.
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Case study · remote worker, Walloon Brabant
A solar charger to charge from the surplus, 90% of the charge free
A remote worker with 8 kWp of panels and an EV at home during the day. We installed a 7.4 kW charger with solar boost mode. The result: 90% of the charge comes from the solar surplus. The EV runs on free energy.
- 90%solar charging
- ~2,500 kWhabsorbed by the EV/year
- €0public charging
Customer reviews
They chose wendows
5.0/5 · 1verified reviews
Compare the solutions
Solar charger, standard charger or public charger?
Compare the charging options for your EV.
| Critère | Solar chargerVous êtes ici | Standard chargerVoir la gamme → | Public chargerVoir la gamme → |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per kWh | Almost free (surplus) | Grid tariff | Commercial tariff |
| Availability | Always (at home) | Always (at home) | Subject to availability |
| Solar control | Yes, built-in | No | No |
| Investment | €800–2,000 | €500–1,200 | €0 |
| EV tax benefit | Yes (badge/app) | Yes (badge/app) | Via invoice |
| Environmental impact | Local green energy | Grid mix | Variable |
| Ideal for | Panels + EV, remote work | EV without panels | Emergency top-ups, long trips |
Indicative benchmarks. The real cost of solar charging depends on the size of the installation and whether the EV is home during the day.
- the source
Solar kit
The solar charger needs panels. Size the kit to cover the EV too.
See the kits → - to combine
Battery
Store the surplus to charge at night if the EV isn’t home during the day.
See the batteries → - the controller
Inverter
The charger communicates with the inverter to manage solar charging.
See the inverters → - the panels
Panel types
More panels = more surplus for the EV. N-type for the best efficiency.
Compare the types → - prerequisite
Roof
Check that your roof can hold enough panels to charge the EV as well.
Check my roof → - ↑ category
All things solar
An overview of our solar panels across Belgium.
Back to the solar guide →
Indicative pricing 2026
How much does a solar EV charger cost?
The price depends on the power, the brand and the complexity of the electrical connection.
See prices for solar kits + charger →* Indicative ranges for an installed charger. The electrical connection may require a panel upgrade.
- Charger 7.4 kW (single) €800–1,400installed, solar mode
- Charger 11 kW (three) €1,200–2,000installed, solar mode
- Panel upgrade €200–600if necessary
- Reduced VAT 6%for renovation (home > 10 years old)
Solar charger FAQ
Your questions about the EV charger
Do you need solar panels to install a charger? +
No, you can install a standard charger without panels. But solar boost mode (charging from the surplus) requires panels and a compatible inverter. Without panels, you charge at the grid tariff.
How long does it take to charge an EV with the charger? +
At 7.4 kW: around 6–8h for a full charge (50 kWh battery). At 11 kW: 4–5h. In solar mode, the power varies with the available surplus — charging is slower but free.
My electrical installation is single-phase, is that enough? +
Yes, a 7.4 kW single-phase charger suits the vast majority of residential uses. Over a night, it adds ~200 km of range. Three-phase is only useful if you need frequent fast charges.
Can the charger separate private and business use? +
Yes. Smart chargers with a badge or app identify the user. Essential for the tax benefit tied to company EVs in Belgium.
Which brands do you recommend? +
Smappee (Belgian, excellent solar pairing), Alfen, Wallbox, Easee. The choice depends on your inverter and your needs (single/three-phase, solar mode, tax benefit). We advise you on the right brand.
Are there subsidies for an EV charger? +
The 6% VAT rate applies for renovation (home > 10 years old). Some regions or municipalities offer occasional subsidies for residential chargers. We check your eligibility.
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