Installing an EV Home Charging Station

If you purchase an electric car, do you need to install an electric vehicle charging station in your home? At Wilkinson Automotive, we recommend it, but there are also some things you should know before you go green with your next car purchase.

Who Needs an Electric Vehicle Charging Station?

First, it’s good to understand who would need a charging station at home. If you’re just driving a regular hybrid vehicle that charges itself as you drive, then a charging station is unnecessary. This kind of car doesn’t plug in, so it doesn’t require a home charger.

If you have a plug-in hybrid or an electric vehicle, you can benefit from a home charging station. If you’re driving the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV or EV, you can pull into your garage and simply start charging your vehicle. When you get up the next day to go to work or run errands, your vehicle has a full charge. It’s efficiency meets convenience!

Types of Charging Stations

There are two types of charging stations that can be used at most homes.

The first is a Level 1 charger.

It’s slower, but simpler to install. Generally, you can use any grounded, three-pronged plug in your home. The problem is that this charging method can take an awfully long time to get electric vehicles back to full battery. Level 1 charging is fine for plug-in hybrids, but Level 2 charging is recommended for EVs.

Level 2 chargers can use the current available in your house and convert it into a current flow that is perfect for charging your battery. You can install such a charging station in your garage and get back 200 miles of range in about 10 hours. Just be aware that it can cost a significant sum to install a level 2 charging station, and you may even need to upgrade your whole home’s electrical system. Good new for you, though: Chevy will pay for your home charging outlet installation.

If you want to learn more about buying an EV, visit our Chevy dealership in Sanford, NC. We’ll help you find an electrified car or SUV that offers just what you’re looking for.

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