Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Charging Station at Home
A home EV charging station is an electric vehicle charging station that resides in a garage or near the curb for easy access to charge. Typically, this level of convenience costs more than a simple charging station installed at commercial locations because it calls for an electrical contractor and permits from the city. A home EV charger installation can be wired with 220 volts, which is commonly used at residential homes; or 120 volts, which most garages are able to accommodate.
Benefits of Installing a Home EV Charger
- Convenience & SecurityA majority of people prefer to charge their electric vehicles at their homes, as they can use their garage or driveway as a charging station rather than public areas.
- Greenhouse Gas EmissionsElectric vehicle chargers help to eliminate emission gases that come from fossil fuels and also contribute greatly in air quality improvement when compared with gasoline-powered cars.
- Ease of UseInstalling a charger directly at your home gives you easy access to charge your vehicle whenever you need, leaving you worry-free.
- Savings & Lasting ValueElectric vehicles can be used for a long period of time, giving them longer and cost-effective lifespan.
- SafetyThe installation of an electric vehicle charging station in your garage can help cut down on carbon monoxide, which is a very dangerous gas that can cause respiratory failure or death.
- UpkeepUnlike gas-powered cars that require changing of oil, lubrication and cleaning regularly to keep them in good condition and last for a long period of time, electric vehicles are user-friendly and easy to maintain.
Home EV Charger Installation
For a long-lasting and environmentally-friendly home EV charging station, you only need to find the right electrician or contractor to install the unit in your garage. In addition, you can also benefit from qualified electrician services that will make sure to meet all safety and electrical codes for your home EV charger.
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Depending on the level of the charging station, the price of the installation changes. In the case of level 1 charger stations, everything could end up costing about $1700, level 2 on the hand could be in the range of $2000 to $2500.
Before installing everything, it would be wise to check the space to confirm that everything can be performed without any issues. Then, getting the help of an electrician is crucial (unless you have experience) as he/she will run conduits, pipes, and many electrical wires to the electrical panel or power source. After the installation, the electrician will check everything to see if the project is secure and future-proof.
First, determine whether your home has enough space and capacity to support an EV charging station. Then, proceed to confirm whether you have sufficient electrical service and space in the electrical panel. After that, obtain an electrical permit in case you desire to do it on your own and proceed to install the charging station. After installing everything, get a safety officer to inspect the electrical work to see that everything is correctly concealed, connected, and secured.
It is not that difficult, in fact, a standard install typically takes around 2 hours to be completed. Unless you are an electrician with a lot of experience in installing EV chargers, it would be ideal to rely on an experienced and certified installer to avoid issues in the future.
Without any doubt, the best location to install the EV vehicle charging stations is inside the garage, in a place that is out of the weather. All charging stations must stay out of contact with water, that is why relying on a weatherproof cover would be a nice idea as it will keep things covered and in top condition.
