Electric Vehicle Chargers
Electric Vehicles are becoming more common and accepted for both everyday drivers and long road trips. Best selling vehicles from Telsa like the Model 3, Model S and Model X, Model Y, Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Bolt and BMW i3 have shown that electric vehicles can be reliable, fun to drive and cost effective to operate. As more manufactures start to introduce new models like the Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Kia Niro EV, Rivian R1T and R1S, Hyundai Kona Electric, and the VW ID.4, the electric car user base will continue to grow.
Charging your vehicle is much easier and convenient when you have an Electric Vehicle charger installed at your home or office.
Home Installations
- Level 1 Charger
Comes standard with most electric vehicles and is plugged into any normal three-prong outlet. While the Level 1 charger requires no installation, it charges vehicle batteries very slowly. Level 1 electric vehicle chargers are best suited for overnight use, and can take 20 hours or more to fully charge your car’s battery. - Level 2 Charger
This more advanced electric vehicle charger requires its own dedicated 240-volt circuit, which needs to be professionally installed in your garage. Level 2 chargers work much faster, fully charging an EV in about three hours. A growing number of EV manufacturers are now including a Level 2 charger standard with each new car purchase.
Business Installations
- Level 3 Charger
This is the standalone device you see at public charging stations. It can add 160 miles of driving range to an EV’s batteries in about half an hour (nice!). However, beyond being prohibitively expensive, they have an industrial-level power draw that makes them unavailable to homeowners. If you own or work at an industrial building, it is possible to have a Level 3 charger installed there.
Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
Whether you decide to have a Level 2 or Level 3 charger installed, here’s what you can expect from Econolight:
- Full inspection of all equipment prior to installation.
- Site inspection to ensure equipment is installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Electrical system upgrade, including new dedicated 40-amp, 240-volt circuit with 8-AWG wiring to support the quicker-charging Level 2 charger.
- Your electrician from Econolight will install your electric vehicle equipment to conform to all National Electrical Code and local permit/code requirements.
- Start-up inspection performed to verify equipment is functioning properly in its operational environment.
- Complete electric vehicle information provided to customer on equipment features, correct usage, limitations, necessary maintenance, and warranty terms.
Our Excellent Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Experience
Ready to get an estimate or book your electric vehicle charger installation for your electric vehicle?
Request an appointment online, or call Econolight today at (602) 230-7079.