Did You Buy or Plan to Buy an Electric Car? Find Out How to Charge Simply and Worry-Free

The popularity of electric cars in Estonia is breaking records. In July, sales of new electric cars jumped as much as 45.8 percent compared to the same period last year, and for the first time, their share of total new car sales exceeded the ten percent mark (10.9%). Just in the first seven months of this year, nearly 2,000 new electric cars were added to Estonia. The vehicle selection is expanding, prices are becoming more affordable, and technology is advancing at a breakneck pace. But buying a car is only one side of the coin. The other, and often more important, question is: where and how do you charge an electric car?

Regardless of whether you are a new electric car owner or are still considering purchasing one, choosing a charging solution is critically important. It determines your daily convenience, financial savings, and even the safety of your home's electrical network. Estonian company Brasovski OÜ, operating under the name o8.ee, offers top-tier charging solutions for every need - whether it's a private house, an apartment association, or a business building. Let's look closer at the main challenges related to charging and how the right technology solves them.

Raedian chargers arrive at Xpeng's Tallinn showroom

Good news for everyone considering buying an electric car in the near future: starting September 2026, Raedian chargers will also be available at Estonia's official Xpeng dealer, Luxury Motors OÜ, located in Tallinn at Porto Franco. This partnership is a logical step, as both the vehicle and the charging solution are closely interconnected - and now you can purchase both from one place. Xpeng electric cars are known for their cutting-edge technology and long driving range, and Raedian's smart chargers complement this experience perfectly at home or in the office. When you familiarize yourself with Xpeng models at Porto Franco, it's definitely worth exploring charging solutions as well - you can get expert advice on-site.

Home is the best "filling station"

The most convenient and economical way to charge an electric car is to do it at home. You no longer have to plan your route around gas stations or spend time standing with a fuel nozzle in hand. However, for home charging to be truly efficient, it's not enough to simply plug your car into a regular wall outlet. This is slow and in the long run, it puts a strain on your home's electrical system.

You need a special and smart home charger. "Smart" in this context means a device that can communicate with your car, your home's electrical network, and your smartphone. One of the best examples on the market is the Raedian NEO charger. This compact and elegant device is designed specifically for private homes and small businesses.

Balance the load dynamically

Many new electric car owners worry that a powerful charger will trip their home's main breaker, especially if other large household appliances are running at the same time, such as an electric oven, sauna heater, or heat pump. This concern is entirely justified if you use a "dumb" charger.

However, Raedian NEO is equipped with a Dynamic Load Management (DLM) function. The system monitors real-time electricity consumption throughout the household. If you turn on the sauna and consumption approaches the main breaker's limit, the charger automatically reduces the power supplied to the car. When the sauna is turned off and consumption drops, the charger restores maximum charging speed. This ensures that your home's electrical system is always protected from overload, and you don't have to spend large sums upgrading your main breaker's amperage.

Maximizing solar energy utilization

If you have solar panels on your roof, a smart charger becomes even more valuable. Raedian NEO, with a separate module, can detect when your panels are generating more energy than your household is currently consuming. Instead of selling this surplus cheaply back to the grid, the charger directs free solar energy directly into your car's battery. This means you literally drive on the power of the sun, saving money and reducing your ecological footprint.

Apartment association challenges and solutions

If a single-family home owner has a relatively easy time installing a charger, apartment dwellers face completely different challenges. How do you share limited electrical capacity among multiple cars? How do you ensure that everyone pays exactly for what they consumed? And how do you manage the entire system fairly and transparently?

Enter Raedian NEX - a true "workhorse" designed specifically with the needs of apartment associations, office buildings, and public parking lots in mind.

Group management and power sharing

The most important feature of Raedian NEX for apartment associations is the Hybrid Dynamic Load Management (HDLM) system. This technology allows you to connect up to 16 chargers into one managed group. The system monitors the building's available electrical capacity and distributes it dynamically and fairly among all charging cars. When one car is fully charged, the freed-up power is immediately directed to others. This means that an apartment association can install multiple chargers based on existing electrical connections, avoiding costly investments in substation upgrades or amperage increases.

Accurate billing and transparency

In an apartment association, it is critical that costs are distributed fairly. Raedian NEX is equipped with a MID-certified meter (Class B ±1%). This is the "gold standard" of electricity meters, guaranteeing absolute accuracy - for every 100 kWh of charging, the meter is guaranteed to be accurate within 1 kWh. This means that each apartment owner receives an invoice for exactly the energy their car has consumed.

Additionally, each NEX charger has a factory-integrated eSIM card and supports OCPP 1.6 and 2.0.1 protocols. This ensures continuous connectivity and allows chargers to be integrated with various management software, giving the association the freedom to choose the platform that best suits their billing and monitoring needs.

It's also worth noting that apartment associations have the opportunity to apply for support from KIK (Environmental Investment Centre) for building charging infrastructure, making the investment even more attractive.

Public charging: From app jungle to the past

If you've ever tried to charge your electric car at a public charging point, you've likely encountered the frustrating reality known as the "app jungle." Different service providers require downloading special mobile applications, creating user accounts, making prepayments, or ordering RFID cards. This is inconvenient, time-consuming, and especially annoying for tourists or people who charge publicly only rarely.

For hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and office buildings that want to offer charging as added value or generate additional revenue, o8.ee has an ideal solution: EV Meter charging station with an integrated Nayax card payment terminal.

Charging as simple as paying in a store

The EV Meter and Nayax solution brings simplicity and logic back to public charging. The customer doesn't need to download any application or register. They simply plug their car into the charger, wave their bank card, smartphone (Apple Pay, Google Pay), or smartwatch at the payment terminal, and charging begins. It's that simple, just like paying in a regular grocery store.

The Nayax terminal supports over 80 different payment methods and speaks more than 30 languages, making it a universal solution that is understandable to every customer, regardless of their origin. This is particularly important for hotels and tourist areas that want to offer convenient service to international visitors.

A new revenue stream for businesses

For business owners, this solution offers the opportunity to create a new, maintenance-free revenue stream. Nayax's management platform allows real-time monitoring of transactions, setting flexible pricing (for example, different prices for day and night, or pricing based on charging time/energy consumed), and managing revenue. The system automatically generates e-receipts and provides detailed reporting, making accounting simple.

EV Meter chargers are already widely used in Estonia and have proven their reliability. They can be found, for example, at the Press House in Tallinn, Wagenküll's Lossispaas, Kernu Manor, Rakvere Chronicle Center, Lenne Sports Center, Tartu Friendship Center, and many other popular locations.

Leave installation to the professionals

An electric car charger is not an ordinary household appliance that you can simply bring home from the store and stick on a wall. It's a powerful electrical device that requires specific knowledge and skills. Improper installation can cause serious hazards, from damaging the electrical network to causing fire. Therefore, it is extremely important that the charger is installed by certified specialists.

Brasovski OÜ offers a complete service - from the initial consultation and selection of an appropriate device to professional installation and setup. Their technicians assess your existing electrical network, run the necessary cables, install breakers, and ensure that everything complies with applicable safety requirements.

Additionally, o8.ee offers all devices with a 2-year manufacturer warranty and local technical support. This means that if you have questions about charger setup or mobile app usage, help is always just a phone call away.

Invest in the future

The era of electric cars is here and it has come to stay. Sales numbers for electric vehicles in Estonia show a clear trend. To fully enjoy the benefits of an electric car, you need reliable and smart charging infrastructure.

Whether you need a compact home charger (Raedian NEO), a powerful system for an apartment association (Raedian NEX), or a customer-friendly payment solution for your business (EV Meter + Nayax), o8.ee offers technology that is safe, economical, and future-proof. The right charging solution is not simply an expense, but an investment in your daily convenience and peace of mind.

How to choose the right charging power?

One of the most frequently asked questions among new electric car owners is: "How powerful a charger should I buy?" The market offers various solutions, ranging from 3.6 kW to 22 kW chargers. The right choice depends on your car's onboard charger capacity, your home's electrical system, and your daily driving habits.

A regular home outlet provides charging power of approximately 2.3 kW to 3.6 kW. This is sufficient for plug-in hybrids with small batteries, but charging a fully electric car at this speed can take a day or longer. Additionally, standard outlets are not designed for prolonged use under heavy load, making this charging method potentially dangerous.

7 kW, 11 kW or 22 kW?

A)  7 kW (1-ph, 32A): Suitable for homes where only single-phase electrical connection is available. This provides your car with approximately 20-40 km of driving range per hour, which is completely sufficient for most people for overnight charging.

B) 11 kW (3-ph, 16A): This is currently the most popular choice for single-family homes. Three-phase connection provides faster charging (approximately 50-60 km of driving range per hour) and distributes the load on the household electrical system more evenly. Most new electric cars are equipped with an 11 kW onboard charger, making this the optimal choice.

C) 22 kW (3-ph, 32A): This is the fastest home charger, offering up to 120 km of driving range per hour. Although many electric cars cannot charge this quickly with alternating current (AC), a 22 kW charger is an investment in the future. It is also essential for commercial use, such as in hotels or office buildings, where customers stay for only a short time and need faster charging.

o8.ee offers both Raedian NEO and NEX models in two different power levels, 7kW and 22 kW, ensuring comfortable flexibility and future-proofing.

The future is electric

The transition to electric transportation is inevitable and is happening faster than many expected. Electric car sales numbers in Estonia speak for themselves. But this transition is not complete without reliable and smart charging infrastructure.

By investing in quality charging solutions today, you save money in the long run, increase your daily convenience, and contribute to creating a cleaner environment. Whether your choice is the Raedian NEO smart home charger, the Raedian NEX apartment association system, or an EV Meter public charger with a card payment terminal, o8.ee offers technology that is one step ahead.