The exciting lineup of new all-electric BMW models for sale at BMW of Gwinnett Place have been attracting a lot of attention from drivers throughout the Atlanta area. Offering sleek, modern styling and loaded with cutting edge technologies, models such as the BMW iX SUV and BMW i5 Sedan can take your driving experience to the next level. If you are ready to switch to an all-electric vehicle, you’ll want to make sure to install an electric vehicle home charger. The ever-expanding network of EV charging stations across the country will serve you well when you are on the go, but you will most likely be relying on an electric vehicle home charger as your primary method of EV charging. Learn more about how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle, then visit our dealership in BMW of Gwinnett Place to get behind the wheel of an all-electric BMW today!
1. Choose a Charging Type / Charging Level
With an electric vehicle, charging batteries is important, and you will need to pick the electric vehicle home charger that best suits your needs. There are two levels of electric vehicle home charger available, and your EV charging time will depend on which type you choose. Learn more about your electric vehicle charging options below:
- Level 1 EV charging typically takes a day or more to fully charge an electric car. Every all-electric BMW model comes with a portable Flexible Fast Charger that is compatible with any household 120-volt or 240-volt outlet for convenient overnight charging.
- Level 2 EV charging often takes several hours to fully charge an electric car. The available Level 2 (240-volt) BMW Wallbox will allow you to charge your electric BMW from 0 to 100% in about 12 hours. A Level 2 electric vehicle home charger can also give you up to 30 miles per 1 hour of charging, making it an ideal way to top-off your electric vehicle charging batteries.
2. Get Your Garage Ready
An important step in preparing your home for an electric vehicle is getting your garage ready for an EV. If your garage has been used as a storage space, you’ll want to clear away any clutter to make sure that you have enough room to access your electric vehicle home charger outlet and the charging port on your EV.
3. Locate Your Power Panel & Assess Consumption
Find your home power panel and check its load rating which is usually printed somewhere on the main circuit breaker. Most new homes in the Lawrenceville area come with a 100 Amp power panel. Next, you should perform a self-assessment of your electricity usage before you install your electric vehicle charging system. You want to ensure that you don’t overload your electric distribution panel.
4. Hire an Electrician
A certified electrician can review your power consumption and install a dedicated 240-volt plug or add a hardwired circuit back to the power panel to accommodate your BMW Wallbox. This typically costs a couple hundred dollars in the Swanee area. If your power panel requires upgrading, the cost could go up to anywhere between $1,000 to $3,000.
5. Buy Your Charger & Have it Installed
A BMW Wallbox is the preferred choice if you wish to have an electric vehicle charging station at home. You can purchase a BMW Wallbox through the parts center at BMW of Gwinnett Place, then have it professionally installed by the electrician of your choice.
Learn More About EV Charging at BMW of Gwinnett Place
Please feel free to contact us online or at %%phone sales%% if you have any questions about how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle, charging batteries, or the Electrify America network of DC Fast Charging Stations. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be happy to fill you in on the benefits of owning an electric vehicle and help you select the all-electric BMW that is the best fit for you, so come see us in Duluth today!
