Is a 11kW charger at home worth it?

Question

Champions. Recently purchased a Geely EX5, delivery 11 July.

I have three phase power and 20kW of solar installed as well as a 30kW battery at home already. We made the move to the EV because we are still sending power to the grid each week, which makes sense to use for the EV.

The ability to charge the Geely at 11kW is attractive, but is it worth the $2k to get a level 2 charger installed at home?

Logic in my mind says that you should give it the biggest boost in the quickest time every time you charge, particularly if you are targeting the short window each day in the afternoon when the home system fills up and solar spills into the grid.

And with the existing system setup, an 11 kW charger may add value to the house as a future ready package? Especially since the entire house is electric.

What say the Council of EV Legends? 🤔

Posted Jun 12, 2026, 11:40 PM UTC

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