How It Works
Electric vehicles are the wave of the future. When you drive an EV, you’ll want the convenience and cost savings of charging at home. Although public chargers (Level 3) are faster than typical home chargers, the process of finding one, planning the timing, and waiting for your car to charge is not ideal. District Energy can install a Level 2 charger in less than 3 days, giving you the ultimate convenience of charging on your schedule.
Understanding Charging
Level 1 (trickle) charging typically takes 15 hours to fully charge an EV. That means that owners may need to charge during peak usage times or feel compelled to ‘top off’ using public charging stations to avoid range anxiety—expensive alternatives! But what if you could get a Level 2 charger installed at no charge when we install solar for your home?
Level 1 Chargers
These typically come with your car and are able to be used with your home electric outlets.
Pros
- Easily adaptable, use with a standard 110 outlet
- Easy to transport to allow remote charging
Cons
- Typical charging time for full charge is 15 hours
- Most basic charge system with no interface
- No ability to select charge cycle to avoid top peak usage
Power Up Your Home Charging
Level 2 Chargers
The charging time is reduced by more than 60% and allows owners to charge at the speed of a public charger conveniently at their own home.
Pros
- Quality chargers will fully charge an EV in 3–4 hours.
- Plug-in models can share an outlet with a range or dryer
- Most have mobile apps to monitor or configure charging
- Ownership yields lower cost of charging versus public charging station
- Peace of mind allowing EV owners to maintain full capacity for the most range
Cons
- Increased energy demand on your home
- Requires a 240V electrical outlet or hardwiring, plus a dedicated. dual-pole breaker
- Expense for installation – Licensed electrician needed to install new outlet or hardwiring
- If demand charges are in place, the higher current draw may increase energy costs
Power Up Your Home Charging
Level 2 Chargers
The charging time is reduced by more than 60% and allows owners to charge at the speed of a public charger conveniently at their own home.
Pros
- Quality chargers will fully charge an EV in 3–4 hours.
- Plug-in models can share an outlet with a range or dryer
- Most have mobile apps to monitor or configure charging
- Ownership yields lower cost of charging versus public charging station
- Peace of mind allowing EV owners to maintain full capacity for the most range
Cons
- Increased energy demand on your home
- Requires a 240V electrical outlet or hardwiring, plus a dedicated. dual-pole breaker
- Expense for installation – Licensed electrician needed to install new outlet or hardwiring
- If demand charges are in place, the higher current draw may increase energy costs
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