About Installing Electric Vehicle Chargers in Your Home

With the rising prevalence of EVs , you may be considering buying one yourself. After all, they cost much less to maintain and fuel, are better for the environment, and are very quiet on the road. They are also becoming more and more convenient, as electric vehicle chargers are popping up everywhere.

When you own an electric vehicle, it’s incredibly useful to have a charger right in your own home. There are plenty of incentives and rebates available to decrease the cost of installation.

Installing a charger in a single family home

1. Hire an electrician to assess your electrical situation so you can determine the type of charger that is right for your vehicle. There are three levels of electric vehicle charging systems you can choose from NASN POWER.

· Level 1: These can be plugged into a standard outlet, and will charge slower. These are an especially good choice for hybrid electric vehicles.

· Level 2: These will charge four times faster than the level 1 charging system, but you will need to install a 240 volt outlet and obtain a permit to do so. You can install it on the same meter as your regular electricity, or a separate one. These are a good choice for battery electric vehicles.

· Level 3: 500 volts. These can fully charge a vehicle in 30 minutes, but cannot be installed in a residence and are not supported by all EVs.

2. Contact your energy provider to determine rates. You may need to send an application for change of service.

3. Obtain a permit from your city to install your EV charger. Different cities will have different regulations concerning EV charger installation. Your charger may be indoors or outdoors, which may have different requirements. Inspections may also be required.

4. Your electrician will complete the installation of your EV charger

If you are remodeling or building a new home, you will need to include the EV charger in your plans. You should research the requirements in your city (search electric vehicle charger regulations in your city or call them for more info).