ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS

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Do you own or are you considering an electric vehicle? It's essential to explore the available charging options for your home station.

Electric Vehicle Charging Installation: What's Involved?

Charging your car isn't as simple as plugging into a regular outlet. While your EV comes with a cord for a 120V outlet, this method is slow. Our licensed electricians can assist you in installing EV charging stations that charge your vehicle three to five times faster than the standard cord.

HERE'S A BREAKDOWN OF

EV CHARGER LEVELS

Level 01 EV Charger:

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Uses a standard 3-prong 120V household outlet (included with the EV).
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Takes around 36 hours for a full charge.

Level 02 EV Charger:

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Requires a 240V outlet, similar to a oven.
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Takes approximately 6.5 hours for a full charge using a variety of LEVEL 2 chargers.
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Typically 3 to 5 times faster than a level 01 EV charger.

Level 03 EV Charger (For commercial application):

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Requires a 480V 3-Phase AC input.
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Not suitable for home installation due to high cost.
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Used on-the-go, similar to a gas station, for quick "fill up"/recharge.
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Takes a little over an hour for a full charge or 30 minutes to charge 50% of the battery (Tesla Supercharger).

Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:

The installation process for a Level 2 home EV charger varies based on your home setup. Our licensed electricians at Powers Electrical Solutions will conduct a walkthrough of your home and provide a detailed explanation of the required installation steps before beginning.

Here's an example of our past installations:

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Dedicated line installation for the charging station.
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EV charging station installation.
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If needed: Installation of a sub-panel or main panel upgrade if there is insufficient space in the existing electric panel.

Powers Electrical Solutions is proud to have partnered with Tesla and achieved Tesla Certified Installer status.

Upgrade your EV charging station for faster charging and convenience. Contact Powers Electrical Solutions for professional home electric vehicle charging installation.