"Is worth buying home EV chargers?"
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[ "Is worth buying home EV chargers?Electric vehicles (EVs) have increased in popularity among buyers as more and more compelling vehicle designs are introduced into the market. EVs come with many advantages over their gas-guzzling counterparts: they usually have fewer moving parts and hence require less maintenance, they dont cause any exhaust emissions, are more efficient than gas-powered vehicles and deliver an exhilarating drive with instant torque and acceleration. Moreover, you no longer have to go to a gas pump  you could charge your car from the comfort of your home, even when you are sleeping. However, to charge effectively from home, every EV buyer needs to know specific details regarding charging at home, and we have listed some of the main points below.Can I use the standard power outlet for home charging?Yes, you should be able to use the 120-volt charging cable that comes standard with your EV, commonly referred to by the acronym EVSE. Plug one end of the EV charging cable to your vehicles charging port and the other to a regular grounded plug, like how you connect other electronic gadgets at home.Sometimes, you might encounter a situation where your new;home electric car charger;does not come with a standard charging cable or come with a shorter cable than you need. In such instances, we recommend you budget around $200 for this. Note that plugging the EV charging cable into an extension might not always work unless you make sure to get one that is designed specifically for that use.Charging vehicles using a regular outlet (120 volts) is called Level 1 charging. This method is usually very slow, often taking 12-15 hours to fully charge a vehicle, sometimes even longer, depending on the EV's battery capacity. The charging speeds expected currently for a Level 1 charger is only about 3 to 4 miles per hour.Is it possible to upgrade my home EV charger to be faster?These days,;most electric vehicle charging stations;are equipped with a Level 2 charger (EVSE). A level 2 charger would make the charging experience much faster and is almost six times faster than Level 1 charging.How does one install a Level 2 Charger?This can be done in two ways. The convenient way is to hire an electrician and have them install the 240-volt charger for your EV. However, a cheaper alternative is just to install a 240 volt outlet and plug in a separate charger of your choice. If this option requires mounting the charger, you might have to find a DIY method to do it.Be aware that the installation cost of having a 240-volt outlet differs based on a variety of factors. For example, it is affected by the distance between the garage and the nearby electrical outlet. There is a need for improvement and if it is necessary to hire more jobs to have a stable connection.You have multiple options when you decide to purchase an EVSE. On the one hand, you can have portable units that are easily stored in the back of your vehicle. These are very convenient as they do not need any mounting and looks very similar to an extension cord with a small box at one end. The other expensive option is to have full-scale charging stations with Wi-Fi availability, digital displays, and mobile application support. They could be either hardwired or plugged in." ]