Thousands upon thousands of new car buyers have embraced the electric vehicle movement — with most waxing poetic about EVs’ smooth and excellent performance, their low running costs, and the added boon they require very little maintenance.
If you’ve recently purchased an EV, or if you’re considering investing this year, you can significantly enhance your electrical vehicle experience by installing your very own Level 2EV charger at home.
While you can opt to use the Level 1 cable, you were likely given when you purchased your vehicle — it can be plugged into a regular outlet at home —a Level 2 charger offers an exponentially quicker charge time. This makes it the charger of choice for many homeowners.
In fact, a Level 2 charger can significantly improve your experience of owning an EV. Here’s how.
It Offers Convenience
First and foremost, having your own home charger offers you ultimate convenience.
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You can plug your vehicle in at night, and it will be ready to go in the morning.
Without one, you need to strategize and plan your routes to ensure you encounter commercial charges at sufficient intervals (and perhaps feel a bit of ‘range anxiety’ on the way).
Having at-home convenience can be especially beneficial in rural areas, cities, and towns that are yet to fully join the electric charger movement.
There Are Fewer Variables
Of course, having a home charger comes with very few variables. In other words, you know exactly when and for how long you can charge your vehicle — there’s no need to worry about waiting in a charging line, which could be quite bothersome, especially if you’re in a rush.
Overall Costs Are Lowered
Yes, the initial cost to install a home charger can seem heady. But forgoing the per-hour charges that commercial chargers carry will quickly outweigh the initial station purchase and installation fees.
It’s Better for Your Battery Health
Some studies have shown that the turbo-charge that commercial chargers offer (known as DC Level 3 chargers) — while time-saving and effective — can be detrimental to the overall health of your battery.
So much so that Tesla has programmed its vehicles to reduce the charge speed if they’re supercharged too frequently.
Further, some batteries can’t handle the charge that Level 3 chargers offer, rendering commercial chargers useless.
It’s a Boost to Your Property Value
While this perk doesn’t necessarily enhance your personal EV experience, it can go some way toward negating any financial concerns that come with installing a home charger.
Millennials who prize clean energy equate for 38% of the home-buying market. A study by Properly, a Canadian-based real estate brokerage, found that “prices of homes with EV chargers increased by over 19% in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) year over year, and by 4.5% in the Vancouver area year over year.”
Based on these encouraging numbers, homeowners considering renting or selling their homes in the not-too-distant future should certainly consider installing an EV charger.
The Takeaway on How EV Ownership Is Enhanced with an EV Charger
EVs are here to stay! If you’ve been considering EV ownership, know that a charger at home — regardless of the make or model of your vehicle — empowers you to take complete advantage of the joy of not needing to stop for gas and not waiting in line at a commercial charger.
Why not connect with a licensed electrician specializing in EV charger installations today?
