Bring The Charging Station Home For Your EV
If you have an electric vehicle, you’ve likely considered installing an at-home charger in your garage. Many first-time electric vehicle (EV) buyers opt for the level 1 charging option for charging their vehicle at home. A level 1 charging station uses your regular home outlet and requires no installation. As this may seem convenient at first, you will soon realize the disadvantages of level 1 chargers.
While sitting in a parking lot with the AC on and a show loaded up on your Tesla’s screen may be nice, it definitely doesn’t beat sitting inside at home! Leave the superchargers for road trips, and bring the charging stations home for your EV!
When you’re ready to upgrade your home charging experience, call Axiom Power! We proudly serve our community with both residential and commercial electrical solutions. Contact us today.
Is Charging At Home Really Better?
You may not feel the need to how a powerful EV charger at your house, especially with so many locations to charge nearby. But don’t be mistaken, there are plenty of benefits to charging at home. While some seem like common sense, others aren’t too obvious. Here are the benefits of a home EV charger:
Faster Charge
A typical level 1 charger will get you about 40 miles when charging overnight. However, with a level 2 home charging station, you’ll have a full battery ready in 3-8 hours, charging at roughly 25 miles per hour. Your EV’s original charger likely only charges at a rate of 11 miles per hour.
More Convenient
When you need a quick charge, say goodbye to public charging stations. With a home charger in your very own garage, you’ll no longer need to make a trip to your nearest charging station and attempt to kill time in the same ol’ shops or eateries sharing the parking lot.
Potentially Extended Battery Life
As you may already know about your smartphone’s battery, it is best to allow your battery to nearly drain, then bring it to a full charge rather than several charges in between a low and full battery. The same applies to your electric vehicle.
It is likely that when using public chargers, you only charge a little bit at a time to prevent yourself from having to spend extra time in the area. Over time, this kills your battery life and causes your battery to have difficulty holding power.
Compatibility
Most home EV chargers are compatible with any car manufacturer. Therefore, if you or someone else in your home gets another EV but from a different manufacturer, your home charger will be able to charge them all. However, they will need to take turns on the charging stations as you won’t be able to charge them at the same time.
Property Value
Although it may come at a time later down the road, having an EV charging station in your home is a plus when appraising your home’s value. Many new home buyers are looking for homes that are “future-proof” and as time goes on, more and more people are opting for electric vehicles.
Call Axiom Power to Bring the Power Home!
As you can see, there are many more benefits than most people assume come along with installing an EV charger in your home. As time goes on, not having an EV charger at home will be like forgetting your phone charger somewhere! If you already have an EV, you’re closer to that reality than most, so make the most of it!
Axiom Power has over 25 years of experience and is a top choice among our Tampa and Orlando communities! Call Axiom Power today for a hassle-free quote at 813-484-5481!