Installing an EV Home Charger

If you’re going to buy an electric vehicle, you’ll want to be able to charge it at home. A regular outlet can work, but there are many reasons to install a more advanced EV home charger of your own. Here’s what Kearny Mesa Chevrolet customers need to know.

Why Install a Charging Station?

Electric cars can be plugged into a conventional outlet. You need a three-prong outlet, one that you would usually use for a big appliance like a washer or dryer. As long as it provides enough voltage, the battery can recover range after you’re out driving around all day.

The problem is how quickly the battery adds range. A standard home outlet is known as Level 1 charging. It adds a few miles of range per hour, but that might not be enough for some drivers.

If your battery is nearly empty at the end of the day, level 1 charging won’t completely refill it by the next morning. If you use your EV as your primary car, this might not cut it.

The charging station we’re recommending uses Level 2 charging. This helps your EV recover range much faster. Charging overnight is more than sufficient, even if you used up your whole battery the day before.

How Chevy Can Help

Now’s a great time to buy an EV and get a charging station installed. That’s because Chevrolet is helping drivers cover the installation and permit costs. You just have to buy a 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV or 2022 Chevy Bolt EV. If you qualify for this offer, you get a faster charger at barely any expense to you.

If you’re ready to join the green car revolution, visit our Chevy dealership near San Diego. We’ll answer any questions that you have about EVs and charging stations!