Installing an EV Charging Station

Are you planning to buy an electric car soon? You definitely don’t want to end up stranded somewhere with a dead battery, which is why you have to know how to keep your car charged. The best way to do this is to use your home’s power, and you can do that with an EV charging station.

Two Types of Home Chargers
There are two different kinds of EV chargers for home use. Level 1 just involves using a regular 120-volt outlet. While this will certainly get power to your battery, it would probably take a couple of days to get it fully charged.

The better option is Level 2 charging, which uses a 240-volt outlet. It should be noted that while there is Level 3 charging, this is only something you can get from public stations, and it’s not intended for using at home.

Installing a Level 2 Charging Station
You’ll have a bunch of options when putting in a Level 2 charging station. That’s because your dryer may use a 240-volt outlet right now, getting an adapter for it to use with your car might be your easiest choice.

You can also have a new 240-outlet installed in your garage or another convenient location. Some homeowners decide to hook up a charger directly their house’s circuit, which is another thing to consider.

Find the Perfect Electric Car at Lester Glenn of Freehold
To find the right electric vehicle to go along with your home charging station, come down to Lester Glenn Chevrolet of Freehold to see what’s in stock. If we don’t have the car you’re interested in, we will let you reserve a model.

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