Should You Install An EV Fast Charger?
If you want to install an EV fast charger, or if you’re at least considering the benefits of installing one, this article has the information you need to decide.
Why Install An EV Fast Charger?
If you install an EV fast charger, you can get the best possible experience from your electric vehicle. EVs have many advantages. For example, they typically require less maintenance than traditional gas-powered automobiles. These vehicles have more parts than EVs, so there’s more that can go wrong and more to inspect and maintain. And because EVs don’t use gasoline, you can save a lot of money by not having to go to the pump.
But what about charging them? Not having to go to a gas station is great, but are there a lot of charging stations around where you live? You don’t want to drive all over town looking for a charging station. Having your own charger at home means you won’t have to. You can enjoy the convenience of being able to charge your vehicle quickly in your own garage. You’ll never have to worry about running out of power in the middle of a drive.
Different EV Chargers
The existence of a “fast” EV charger suggests that there’s also a “slow” EV charger. That’s one way to look at it. There are indeed different types of EV charging stations that vary in how quickly they can transfer electricity to your vehicle. Level 1 charging takes anywhere from 2 to 12 hours to fully charge a vehicle. This isn’t the most convenient way to charge an EV.
Level 2 charging can take from one to six hours to fully charge a vehicle. Level 3 charging is what you could describe as fast. It takes less than 30 minutes! Level 3 chargers are the fastest, but they do cost more than Level 2 chargers. There are tools you can use to track how much electricity you use for tax purposes.
EV Installation
Level 2 and Level 3 charging stations use higher voltage than standard wall outlets support. As a result, they require special cables and connectors to connect to an electric car. If you have not yet purchased an EV, ensure that any model you buy is compatible with Level 2 and/or Level 3 charging before you begin the installation process.
But installation will be a hassle, right? It doesn’t have to be. If you hire Site Plus Electrical Solutions, we can perform a quick, tidy, and professional installation. We can install EV fast chargers on residential or commercial sites without turning your life upside down or creating a big mess. We pride ourselves on our ability to install fast EV chargers in most locations with little fuss and at an affordable price.
Make Site Plus Electrical Solutions Your Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Company
Site Plus Electrical Solutions is based in Brantford, ON, and we have been helping our commercial, industrial, and residential clients for years. Our growing team of fully licensed, experienced, and skilled electricians can install fast EV chargers for clients throughout Southwestern Ontario. To learn more about EV fast charger installation, or about any of our services, please contact us at our website, or call 226-400-3564.