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Do You Need an Electric Vehicle Home Charger?

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So, like a lot of Duluth drivers, you’ve just bought your first electric vehicle. Charging batteries is something that’s on your mind. And you may have decided that fast-charging at home is more convenient than relying on public charging stations or waiting 24 hours to charge at home with the cord that came with your car. Do you need an electric vehicle home charger? How do you prepare your home for an electric vehicle, like the BMW iX? Keep reading for the answers.

 

 

How to Determine Which Electric Vehicle Home Charger You Need

So, do you plan on putting a lot of miles on your car during the day, or will you just be making short hops around Atlanta? The distance you drive on a daily basis will help determine which method of charging you need to use. And depending on which method is used to charge an electric vehicle, charging batteries can take from a few hours to overnight:

  • Public electric vehicle charging station – Your travels take you near charging stations. This method takes some planning.
  • Level 1 home charging – You drive less than 50 miles a day and are fine with charging the car overnight or longer.
  • Level 2 home charging – You drive more than 50 miles a day or need to charge the car faster than overnight.

How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 1

Level 1 home charging is simply using the cord that came with your car. It usually plugs into an outlet in your house. This method generally takes at least overnight to charge your vehicle. However, there is still some preparation involved:

Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 1 Home Charging

  • Find the amperage rating on your main circuit breaker.
  • If your home can handle the 12-amp setting on your electric vehicle, use that setting.
  • If your home can’t handle 12-amp charging or you’re not sure, use the default 8-amp setting.

How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 2

When it comes to home charging methods, using a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station is the fastest way to charge an electric vehicle. Charging batteries will only take around 5-8 hours on average, using this method. Follow these steps:

Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 2 Home Charging

  • Clean your garage and prepare a space for the charger.
  • Purchase your electric vehicle home charger from your car’s manufacturer or a retailer like Home Depot
  • Hire an electrician to install it.

Check Out the BMW i4 or iX at BMW of Gwinnett Place of Duluth

There are lots of benefits to going electric, and BMW produces two of the finest electric vehicles on the planet, the i4 and iX. Why not come take them for a test drive? We’re just down the road from Swanee. So, drop by or contact us today!

 

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