Electric Vehicle Charging

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It depends on what you're charging needs are. If your commute is less than 10 miles per day back and forth to work, you may be able to get away with the level 1 charger that comes with your car. If your commute is greater than 20 miles per day, your best option is to go with a level-2, 240-volt charger.

Not necessarily. But again, this depends on what your needs are. If you have 100-amp service at your home or business and fast charging is not necessary, you may be able to use your current service panel. However, if you do you have a long daily commute and only 100-150 amp service, a service upgrade may be required. Most residential homes with 200 amp service will not require service upgrades, although there are exceptions.  In some situations a load calculation will need to be done to determine the proper size service.

Installation costs can vary widely from house to house. But most charger installs range from $350 to $2000.  Factors like distance from service panel to garage, obstacles, finished areas, detached garages all determine final cost. Contact us for more information on your particular situation. 

The short answer to this is Level 1 charging is 120 volts and can plug into any standard outlet. Level 2 Charging is 240 volts and requires a 240-volt dedicated Outlet. Level 3 charging it is mostly for commercial stations and requires 480-volt three phase power to operate. Most residential charging installs AR level 2..