Electromobility in Poland is currently receiving concrete support on the grid side. If you have an electric car or are just considering one, it is a good time to calmly plan your own charging point - without rush and without improvisation.
What is currently changing in the charging network
On 27 July 2026, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) signed six agreements with distribution system operators - including Enea Operator, Energa-Operator, PGE Dystrybucja and Tauron Dystrybucja - for the expansion and modernisation of power grids for publicly accessible high-power charging stations. 147 energy delivery points with a total connection capacity of 493 MW will be built or expanded. The value of the co-financing is 1.26 billion zł from the Modernisation Fund.
The investments will be implemented in thirteen voivodeships - including dolnośląskie - and will focus on main transport routes and logistics hubs, in accordance with the EU AFIR regulation. To put it simply: this is primarily the infrastructure for fast stations along routes, also with heavy transport in mind.
For an electric car driver, this is good news because it will be easier to top up "on the way". But the heart of daily charging for most owners still remains the home: the car charges overnight, the battery is full in the morning, and no one stands in a queue at the station. Therefore, instead of waiting for the public network to reach everywhere, it is worth preparing your own charging point well.
A home charger (wallbox) uses your connection and your installation. Before you install it, it is worth checking a few things - below we go through them one by one.
Connection capacity and agreement with the operator
A typical wallbox has a power output from 3.7 kW (single phase, 16 A) through 7.4 kW (single phase, 32 A) up to 11 kW (three phases at 16 A); 22 kW devices also occur. For comparison: the contracted capacity of many homes is a dozen or so kW, and in older buildings it can be significantly less. A charger can therefore take up a significant part of this capacity - especially in the evening, when an induction hob, washing machine or heat pump is also running.
If the installation is single-phase or the contracted capacity is low, comfortable charging may require increasing the connection capacity or switching to a three-phase power supply. This is a formality handled with the operator (in most of Dolny Śląsk it is Tauron Dystrybucja), but it takes time - from the application to the eventual replacement of the meter - so it is better to start earlier than on the day of collecting the car.
Condition of the installation in an older building
Car charging means regular drawing of high power for many hours, usually at night. Older installations were not designed for such constant, multi-hour loads. Therefore, before installation, we check cable cross-sections, the condition of protections, the quality of connections and grounding, and measurements show in black and white whether the circuit will safely deliver the required power throughout the night.
Wallbox protection and safety devices
The charging point gets its own dedicated circuit - the requirements for such installations are described in the PN-HD 60364-7-722 standard. The board needs a residual current device (RCD) with an operating current of no more than 30 mA: type A, if the charger has built-in 6 mA DC detection (most decent wallboxes have this), or type B. In addition, overcurrent protection selected for the device's power and cable cross-section, and for outdoor installation, it is also worth considering surge protection.
A wallbox is not a device that you plug "into the first free socket". A makeshift solution with an extension lead at this power and operating time poses a real risk of overheating, and in extreme cases, fire.
Where to place the charger
The location affects both cost and convenience: distance from the distribution board, cable route, access to the wall, and outdoors - a casing resistant to rain and frost. A well-planned cable route means less chiselling, a shorter cable of the correct cross-section and a neater result. It is also worth thinking ahead about where the car will stand on a daily basis - the charger cable should reach the socket in the car freely, without stretching.
From sketch to acceptance protocol
A well-conducted installation looks like this with us:
- discussion about the car and charging habits - how many kilometres per day, when the car is in the garage,
- inspection and measurements of the existing installation,
- selection of the charger, protections and cable route, and a quote,
- possible formalities with the operator (higher capacity, third phase),
- installation and commissioning,
- final measurements and protocol.
After such a path, you know what you have in the wall and why. The documentation is useful during inspections, and in the event of damage - also in discussions with the insurer.
What to avoid during home charging
- extension leads and adapters - never, even "temporarily",
- daily charging from a standard socket - the service cable with a portable charger limits the power to approx. 2.3 kW and should only be used for emergencies on a verified circuit; using it every night overloads the socket for hours at the limit of its capacity,
- DIY modifications in the distribution board - this is a job for a qualified electrician.
If you notice sparking, smell burning, or the socket starts to heat up during charging - stop charging immediately and contact a qualified electrician. In case of an immediate emergency, call 112.
Planning a charger in your garage or on your driveway? Book an inspection with measurements - a technician will check the connection, the distribution board, and the installation, and then propose a specific solution with a quote: book an appointment online or call +48 459 566 991.
FAQ: home charging in questions and answers
Since 147 new connections are being built, do I really need a home charger?
New investments primarily concern public high-power stations along transport routes and logistics centres. This is a great supplement on the road, but on a daily basis, charging at home - with your car parked overnight - is the cheapest and most convenient option.
Can I charge my car from a standard socket?
In an emergency, yes - using a portable charger, with power limited to approx. 2.3 kW, on an efficient and verified circuit, and never via an extension lead. As a daily solution, this is a bad idea: hours of load at the limit of the socket's capacity accelerate its wear and tear and pose a risk of overheating.
Do I need to increase my grid connection capacity?
Not always. A 3.7 kW charger often fits within your current contracted capacity. For 11 kW, a three-phase power supply is usually required, along with an analysis of how much power is actually left for the rest of the house - sometimes this results in applying to the operator for a capacity increase.
What protection devices must the charger circuit have?
A dedicated circuit, a residual current device (RCD) not exceeding 30 mA (type A with 6 mA DC detection in the charger, or type B), and overcurrent protection matched to the power and cable cross-section. For outdoor installations, it is advisable to add surge protection.
How long does the installation take and what do I get at the end?
The installation itself usually takes one day. Beforehand, we carry out an inspection with measurements and provide a quote, and after commissioning, we perform final measurements and hand over a test report - a document useful for inspections and insurance purposes.
