For many people, the night can be the most convenient time to charge the mobile phone, because during these hours we do not use the device so that it can be fully charged. However, the next day the charger was able to remain connected for many hours consuming electricity and increasing the amount to be paid on payroll.
How much electricity does it use if the mobile charger is always plugged in?
According to the CNEL simulator, a mobile phone or computer charger left connected for eight hours can represent a consumption of 1.55 kWh, which in monetary terms is equivalent to $1.41 (without dignity rate) and $0.78 (with dignity rate).
If you have a house full of chargers connected, then the costs may be higher. But for the simple fact that the mobile charger is plugged into a wall socket without using it, this will be a low value. Due to the nature of the charger and its circuitry, These consume electricity as long as the accessory is connected..
Apple announced this in its iPhone 14 environmental report The electricity consumption of the 20W charger when left plugged in without being connected to the iPhone, which is 0.05W at 230V. (JO)
Source: Eluniverso
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