Electric car charging station installation is a service that can make a big difference in the life of an electric vehicle owner. You’ve already made the decision to invest in an electric-powered car. Next, you can add significant convenience and ease to your experience by installing a charge station right in your own garage or driveway.
Forgoing some or all gasoline for your vehicle is a huge difference-maker in terms of convenience. Not only are you avoiding polluting the air, but you can also go farther on a fully charged battery than a full tank of gas. But public charge stations can be difficult to find at times, and the Level 1 charge cable you got from the car dealership sometimes doesn’t charge your battery fast enough.
Let’s go over how and why an electric car charging station installation job performed by Peterson Electric can improve your electric car ownership experience.
In the hierarchy of home car charging stations, there are three levels. A Level 1 charging station is simply a wall outlet you can plug your car into. Usually, you’ll get a charging cable from the car dealership when you purchase your vehicle. This allows you to plug into basically any wall outlet. If you don’t have an accessible wall outlet available, installing one is fairly inexpensive, but your charge time will be considerably longer than with a Level 2 charging station.
Level 2 electric car charging stations are the most common in-home and public charging stations on the market. They’re also a bit more complicated to install, needing to be wall-mounted on a bracket. They charge electric cars in about four to six hours, compared to eight to 12 hours for Level 1 car charging stations.
Level 3 charging stations are primarily used for commercial vehicles and are rarely available for home installation. They’re by far the most expensive. It’s also important to know that not all vehicles are compatible with level 3 stations, while most vehicles can charge at a level 1 or 2 station.
Peterson Electric serves homeowners and property managers throughout Northern Colorado. As an expert electrician, Peterson Electric can help you with wiring projects, installations, repairs, and more. Car charging stations are one of the many tasks in our wheelhouse for Northern Colorado residents trying to improve their home devices and features.
Your own home charging station can make using your new electric car much easier and more practical for every-day usage. One of the reasons you likely invested in an electric car was to avoid gas stations. Don’t just replace gas stations with public charge stations because your home charging station is too slow. Get an upgraded, Level 2 home charging station installed to take full advantage of your new investment.
Electric car charging station installation is relatively inexpensive. And considering the amount of convenience and peace of mind you’ll be getting from it, it’s a worthy investment when you hire the right company to do it correctly the first time.
For the best in electrician services of all kinds in Northern Colorado, contact Peterson Electric today.
