ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AND INSTALLATION

Posted by Ainsley Aiken on May 28th, 2018

Electric vehicles usage is becoming much easier and cheaper. They require only electricity and time to charge. A charging station, is a place where the electric vehicles get charged, just as you refill your fuel in your normal vehicles. There will be plugs instead of pipes, which charges your vehicle. Any person who has an electric vehicle needs a charging station, especially when you live in heavily populated places. People with the busy schedule may find it difficult, as they have to wait at charging stations, for longer periods. Electric vehicle charger’s installation at home gives you easy charging options without wasting your time. There are many things you need to consider before you decide on electric vehicle charger’s installation. They are as follows.

Electric Vehicle charger’s installation’s

Cost

The cost depends on wiring, labor, and extra features demanded.

Permits

We need to take permit in electric vehicle charger’s installation. Lot of paperwork is involved, in the process of getting permits. These are charged, depending on the fees needed, for different applications.

Types:

First Level

It is a very easy process. You just need to plug the charger given by your vehicle ‘s company. The time of charging depends on the battery of your vehicle. But it’s a slow process when compared to other levels. You will need 8 to 12 hours approximately to charge your vehicle.

Second Level

The charger needed to be wall mounted on a bracket, so you need a professional electrician to install this. The charging is comparatively faster than the first level. The cost of installation is also greater. You need 4 to 6 hours to charge your vehicle. This is the most commonly available method of charging.

Third Level

This is the fastest way of charging, as the battery gets charged directly. The cost of installation is also very high. This level is for the only commercial purpose, and it is not for home installation. This can charge the battery of your vehicle up to 80% in 30 minutes.

Advantage:

• The amount of installation is a single time investment and you can enjoy the charging benefits for a longer period.
• You would also avail the tax benefits from the government. This helps the deduction of up to 30% in installation costs.
• You can enjoy the charging benefits of your vehicle at any time at your home without wasting time and be looking for a public port. You can also avoid the risk of power outs at a station for which you need to search for another station. You can charge your vehicle overnight so that the time will be saved.