Question 1

1. Two persons living in the same household own an electric vehicle each. They are both registered as residents on an ARMS account. Can they apply for 2 EV services on the same account?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

No, one can only apply for one EV service per account/premise. However, one EV unit (EVU) can supply more than one EV charger.

Question 2

2. I have a residential ARMS account and a domestic account (for summer residence). Can I apply for an EV service on both accounts?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can apply for an EV meter for both properties.

Question 3

3. I do not have an electric vehicle and have an ARMS electricity account on my name however a person that resides with me has an electric vehicle registered to his/her name. Can I apply for an EV service on my ARMS account and register his/her vehicle?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as authorization is obtained from the EV vehicle owner

Question 4

4. I have a leased electric vehicle. Can I apply for the EV service on my ARMS account?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

Yes, so long as the account is Residential/Domestic and adequate space is available inside the premises to charge the vehicle. However only leased vehicles will be considered. Customers with rented vehicles are not eligible to apply for the new EV tariff.

Question 5

5. Can I connect appliances to the EV meter circuit besides the electric vehicle?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

No, only the EV charge can be connected to the service. This abuse will be detected by Enemalta, and disciplinary action will be taken.

Question 6

6. Is the EV service going to be on the same account as other meter, or different account?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

The EV service will be registered on the same Residential/Domestic account as the main meter.

Question 7

7. How is my consumption going to be calculated?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

All the consumption consumed by the EV charger during the off-peak period will be charged at a flat rate of €0.1298c per unit, whilst that consumed during the remaining hours of the day will be added to that of the household meter and charged accordingly as per the normal tariff structure.

Question 8

8. When should I charge my EV to benefit from the preferential tariffs?

Lorraine Gravino · Accepted Answer

During off-peak hours, which are weekdays between 00.00 to 05.59am and 12.00pm to 03.59pm and all day (00.00-23.59) on Sundays. Normal tariffs apply during all other charging times.

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