What is a Home Charging Station and How Does it Work?
A home EV charger, as the name implies, charges your electric car at home. It's known as an EVSE to techies, but most people just call it a vehicle charger.
Because residential charging is quite handy and still the most cost-effective way to charge your automobile if you live in the United States, especially if you take advantage of the lowering electricity rates that may be available at certain hours in many states, every person who owns a BEV (battery electric vehicle) or PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle).
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Administration), electric car owners charge more than 80% of their cars at home, i.e., in a single-family home where the car is parked in the garage and plugged into a charger.
What is the Best EV Charger for Your Home?
Choose the best charging station for your electric vehicle based on how quickly you can fully charge your battery.. If you own a PHEV with a small battery, you may not need a huge charger since the electricity in your battery should be replenished while you sleep.
In the case of a single Tesla, for example, a Level 1 charger will probably be ideal. However, anything bigger, such as full- fledged electric vehicles, necessitates a more powerful home EV charger that can still be put in at home and is much faster. However, before any work is done on your house's electrical system.
Furthermore, the manufacturer of your electric vehicle will be able to provide you with accurate details regarding the charging equipment you'll need to charge it. Do not give up your money until you've gathered all of the information and can make an informed decision.
Types of Home Electric Vehicle Charger and the Differences Between Them
Level 1
Level 1 EVSE is the most basic, weakest, and slowest option for charging your electric vehicle at home. It simply means you're connecting to a standard 120 V AC (alternating current) outlet and the battery will be charged at about three to five miles of range per hour, depending on the car.
The essential element of this adapter is the cord, which only requires a three-prong plug from the car charger to the wall outlet and a standard J1772 connection on the other end that connects into the vehicle's charging port.
Level 2
A Level 2 home EV charging station is also possible, but it requires a specific circuit of 20-100 amps to charge via a 240 V plug. Because most homes already have an adequate 240 V supply for higher-power appliances, this should not be an issue in the great majority of cases.
If you don't have enough power, costly upgrades to the electrical system are required, and you'll have to go through several regulatory and legislative hoops - but a skilled electrical contractor should be aware of this. Many Level 2 chargers come with an app that allows you to check on the charging process from a smartphone.
Level 2 charging is much quicker, with a range of 20 to 60 miles per hour. The time required for Level 2 charging varies based on the vehicle and its battery type, but it generally ranges from 20 to 60 minutes per hour.
According to Tesla, the average cost of a home charger for an EV is $500. Keep in mind that this price does not include installation labor or any tax credits or utility or state incentives that may apply for installing an EV charger at your residence.
Conclusion
Level 1 chargers are often derided as being slow and inexpensive, but if you just use a PHEV and an overnight charge on your Level 1 charger is sufficient to top it up, this is true. You'll save a lot of money on equipment and installation fees as well. In such situations, a Level 1 charger is the greatest option.
Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations are available, but if you have a larger EV battery to charge, or you're in a rush, there are always other choices. You can purchase a Level 2 charger if you have a big enough EV battery to recharge or if time is of the essence. It will cost more up front.
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