How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicle charging

For St. Louis drivers who are in the market for a new or pre-owned EV, the first thing that needs to be done is learn how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle. While EVs offer several benefits like a smaller carbon footprint and tax benefits, your home has to have an electric vehicle home charger installed. Learn more about the electric vehicle charging batteries and electric vehicle charging station options with Suntrup Automotive Group down below.

Electric Vehicle Home Charger Types 

The first step in learning how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle is deciding which type of electric vehicle home charger type you’d like to install in your home St. Charles home. Regardless of your electric vehicle charging batteries, this is how long it may take to charge your EV: 

  • Level 1 EV charging can take days to fully charge an electric car. 
  • Level 2 EV charging can take several hours to fully charge an electric car. Typically you can get between 60 to 200 miles of range within a 20 to 30 minute charging time frame. 

Prepare Your Garage

After you’ve identified your electric vehicle batteries and electric vehicle charging station, the next step is to clean and organize your garage. 

Find Your Power Panel 

Now that you’ve chosen your electric vehicle home charger, it’s time to identify the power panel in your home and how much electricity it distributes throughout your home. Since electric vehicle charging batteries take lots of power, it’s important to do a self-assessment of your electricity use. Find your amperage rating to start, conduct your assessment, then install your electric vehicle charging station to avoid power overload. 

Hire an Electrician

After your electric vehicle charging station is purchased, you will need to hire an electrician to discuss any concerns of consumption and if your power panel can handle an EV charger. If not, you’ll need to have them add a hardwired circuit on the back of the power panel or install a dedicated 240- volt plug. Keep in mind that this must be installed by a professional electrician to avoid any damage to your home electrical system. 

Ask Us About Our EVs in St. Louis!

Now that you know how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle, contact us at Suntrup Automotive Group near Fenton about how to lease a car if you’re interested in trying out an EV. 

 

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