Electric vehicles have grown in popularity over the last several years. One of the best features of these vehicles is they don’t rely on gasoline. Yet, if one owns an electric vehicle they need a charging station at their home. Keep reading to learn more about EV charger installation in Boulder CO.
Types of EV Charging Stations
There are two types of residential charging stations, level one and level two. Level three charging stations are commercial-grade and not available for home usage.
Level 1 Charging Stations
Level 1 charging stations are the simplest to use and require no special equipment. The charger comes with the car and is plugged into a standard 120v outlet. If the garage doesn’t have a 120v outlet, one needs to call an electrician to install one.
Level 1 charging stations aren’t known for their fast charging. To charge a vehicle to go about 124 miles, it takes about 20 hours. Want faster charging? Keep reading to learn more about Level 2 charging stations.
Level 2 Charging Stations
Most EV owners use Level 2 charging stations. These stations provide the most charging power. However, these charging stations require more setup and don’t come with the car. Vehicles owners must purchase the charger separately.
The required outlet for a Level 2 charger is a 240v outlet. Most homes don’t have these outlets installed in the garage, so an electrician is required to complete the setup. This adds to the cost. However, Level 2 chargers deliver more power, charging electric cars 3-7x faster.
