Electric Car Charging Specialists in South Plainfield
Many South Plainfield homeowners are choosing electric-powered vehicles over gas-powered vehicles for several reasons, including the positive environmental impact and energy efficiency of electric cars. If you've purchased an electric vehicle, you probably want to hire an experienced electrician from One Call Electrical, Heating & Cooling Service Inc. to install electric car charging equipment in your home.
Typically, electric car charging involves three levels of charging, and the time and cost of charging depends on which level you choose. Most electric car owners complete 80 percent of their charging at home because it's convenient and the most inexpensive charging option.
Levels of Electric Car Charging
- Level 1 – This level is 120 volts, which is the same as a standard household plug, and it doesn't require the installation of any additional equipment. It can offer 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging. Charging with this level can take up to a full day, but if electric car owners drive only 40 miles a day and charge their vehicles every night, they won't have to wait for their cars to charge entirely from empty to full. Level 1 charging is often used in homes, public charging, and workplaces.
- Level 2 – This level uses 240 volts, which is the same as many large appliances, and it's the most common level for electric car owners who use both their own household chargers and public charging stations. Your electrician may recommend this level for your household charger because electric cars can reach a full charge in up to 8 hours, or 10 to 20 miles of range per hour of charging. It's also used in homes, public charging, and workplaces.
- Level 3 (DC Fast Charge) – This level is the least common because it's the most expensive, and these chargers tend to wear down batteries the most. However, it uses 480 volts and can provide 60 to 80 miles of range in only 20 minutes of charging. This level requires special equipment within the vehicle, and it's mostly used in public charging stations along routes of heavy traffic.
Hire Our Skilled Electricians for Electric Car Charging Installations
If electric car charging is new to you, reach out to an experienced electrician at One Call Electrical, Heating & Cooling Service, Inc. to learn how you can charge your vehicle in your South Plainfield home. Your electrician can examine your home's electrical system, install an electric car charging port, and make sure that you understand the process completely.
