Installing an EV Charging Station

While you may be excited to buy an electric vehicle so you’ll never again have to worry about gas, you don’t want to drive one home without knowing how to keep it charged.

It makes the most sense to have a EV charging station installed beforehand, and this guide tells you what you need to know.

What Kind of Home Charging Stations Are There?
There are three different kinds of charging stations: Level 1, 2, and 3. Level 3 stations are the ones you see around town. They involve high quantities of power and get cars juiced up fast. This is why this type is not meant for home use.

Level 1
The most basic charger is what you have all of your electronic plugged into right this minute: a regular 120-volt outlet. This can charge your car’s battery, but you will only get up to five miles of driving range added per hour.

Level 2
Level 2 charging involves using a 240-volt outlet, which provides a lot more power. This can generally get a battery powered up in less than 10 hours.

Installing a Level 2 Charger
Having a 240-volt outlet installed in your garage can be a pretty quick and easy task. If you have a dryer – especially if it’s in your garage already – you may be able to get an adapter for its outlet to make things even simpler. It should be noted that in some places, homeowners are required to connect a charger to their home’s circuit, which is a more involved project.

Once you’ve got your home charger squared away, it’s time to find the perfect electric vehicle to use it with. Visit Lester Glenn Chevrolet in Toms River, NJ to see what’s in stock.

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