One question we get a lot about electric cars from Wall and Toms River drivers concerns the whole home charging aspect of EV ownership. Electric vehicles have tons of perks, but they do require a little bit of homework, as in, work on your home so it’s ready for EV charging! This will be key to making your used electric car a sound investment, so Automotive Avenues covers electric car charging at home in five easy steps below!
How long will it take to charge an electric car? The first step is finding out which electric car home charger you’ll need to get. For most electric car home chargers that Trenton drivers will get, it’ll be one of two levels. Here’s what they offer:
If you’re wondering how to prepare your home for an electric car, you’ll want to clean out your garage and find the proper space to install your EV charging dock. Clear out clutter and figure out the best place for your new vehicle to charge.
The next two steps involve assessing your home energy needs. First, check out the power panel in your home, which distributes energy throughout the property. You’re looking to check the amperage, which is usually 100 amps on a new home. Your main circuit breaker should have an amperage printed on it. With this in mind, check out your energy consumption. The goal is to avoid overloading your electric distribution panel.
Any Howell Township homeowner prepping for an electric vehicle should hire an electrician. You should tell them you’re prepping for an EV, what your home electricity consumption is like, and even have them install a 240-volt plug in addition to a circuit back. In most cases, this shouldn’t cost too much, but could be pricey if your power panel needs an upgrade.
Next, hire an electrician. You can discuss any concerns you have about your power
Now for the final step in this guide on how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle: buy the charger! Have the electrician install it and get ready to say goodbye to the gas station.
At Automotive Avenues, we couldn’t be more excited to have used electric vehicles for Wall drivers. And we’re here to answer all your questions about electric car charging at home, the difference between hybrid and electric vehicles, and more. Contact us today!
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