Should You Buy an Electric Vehicle Home Charger?

Electric Car Charger
 

Electric vehicles are the future, but one of the current challenges to owning one is finding a place to charge it. And charging an electric car at home can take a long time unless an electric vehicle home charger is used. We think there will be more and more of these charging stations installed at Akron homes as electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt EV become more prolific. In the meantime, charging electric cars at home may be the way to go for most drivers. We’re here to help, so we’ve put together the guide below on electric car charging at home.

 

 

Different Methods of Electric Car Charging at Home

Electric car charging at home can be done in two ways: plugging the cord that comes with the car into an existing outlet or installing an electric car charging at home. Lots of Massillon drivers have opted to purchase an electric vehicle home charger, due to how much faster it charges vehicles than just using an existing outlet. Here’s how to tell which method of charging is right for you:

  • Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Adequate for drivers who make short trips around Barberton that often take them near charging stations.
  • Home Charging Level 1 – Using the cord that came with the car is adequate for drivers who drive less than 60 minutes a day.
  • Home Charging Level 2 – Using an electric vehicle home charger can be ideal for drivers who drive more than 60 minutes a day or need to charge the car faster than overnight.

How to Prepare for Charging an Electric Car at Home

An electric vehicle home charger requires installation by a licensed electrician. Fortunately, Chevy will cover the cost of installation for anyone who purchases a Chevy Bolt EV or EUV. Follow these steps to prepare for charging an electric car at home:

How to Prepare for Charging Electric Cars at Home

  • Clear out a spot in your garage for the electric vehicle home charger.
  • Buy the electric vehicle charging station.
  • Hire an electrician to install it.

Test Drive the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV at Serra Chevrolet Akron

Are you ready to make a quality electric vehicle your next car? Come down and take the Chevy Bolt EV for a test drive. In the meantime, check out our post on the benefits of electric cars. We’re just down the road from North Canton and would love to help you get behind the wheel of your next automobile. So, stop in or give us a call.

 

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