You’ve probably heard something about electric vehicles being the future, but, in truth, they’re more like the present. More and more battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are becoming available on the automotive market each year, so if you’re looking into becoming an owner of an EV you’re likely wondering how you might go about setting up a home vehicle charging system to make sure you can get your vehicle the electricity it needs to run. We’ve got you covered right here, just read on below to learn more.

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Level 1 Charging

The good news for new EV owners is that you don’t have to do anything special. Your vehicle will come with a standard level 1 charging cable which can be plugged right into an ordinary 120-volt outlet you should be able to find in your garage. This is your basic charging that will get the job done, it will just take much longer to charge your vehicle sufficiently.

Level 2 Charging

For a more efficient charging experience, you’ll want to upgrade to a level 2 charging system; however, this will be a bit more expensive. Level 2 charging requires a 240-volt circuit, such as those required for appliances like your laundry dryer. If you’re lucky, maybe your garage already has one of these. Then you’ll just have to purchase the level 2 charging station for around $300-1,000 depending on the make and model of your EV. If you don’t, you’ll likely want to hire an electrician to install such a circuit for you, which could run you another $1,000-2,000.

Level 3 Charging

While those are your two options for at-home charging, we wanted to touch on level 3 charging as well while we’re here. This is your commercial charging, the type of system your public charging stations will offer. They feature DC fast charging and much more powerful circuits than you can get affordably at home.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Centennial Subaru.