If you’ve decided to make your Mineral Wells commute more economical by driving an electric vehicle, charging batteries is on your mind. You’re likely thinking about what you need to do to prepare your home for an electric vehicle, like the Chevy Bolt EV or Bolt EUV. Should you buy an electric vehicle home charger? We’ve put together a handy guide on how to prep your home for an EV below.
Do you need an electric vehicle home charger? It depends on how much time you can spare to charge your car. Depending on which method is used to charge an electric vehicle, charging batteries can take from a few hours to overnight. Take the following into consideration to determine if you need to purchase a charging unit:
Typically, you should have gotten an electric cord with your electric vehicle. Charging batteries with this method (Level 1) just involves plugging your car into a wall outlet, but there is still some preparation involved:
Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 1 Charging
Charging an EV to a full charge with a Level 2 electric vehicle home charger will only take around 4.5 hours on average, and you can often get 80% in under half an hour. Such a charger can be bought at certain Eastland retailers and will require professional installation. The good news is that Chevrolet will cover the cost of installation when you buy or lease a Chevy Bolt EV or EUV. Follow these steps to prepare your home:
Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 2 Charging
The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV are two remarkable vehicles. Why not come take them for a test drive? You can also research and reserve the upcoming 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. We’re just down the road from Graham. So, drop by or contact us today!
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