How To Prep for an Electric Vehicle Home Charger

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If you’re upgrading your Turnersville commute with a new PHEV or electric vehicle, you’ll need an electric vehicle home charger. While there are electric car charging stations scattered around the Philadelphia area, an electric vehicle charger for home will still likely be your primary method of charging. Learn the steps for installing an electric vehicle charging station at home with BMW of Turnersville, and contact us with any questions. 

 

 

1. Decide on a Charging Type (AKA Charging Level)

Most electric vehicle chargers for home are Level 1 or Level 2. Here’s more information about them, so you can decide what works best for your Sewell home:

  • Level 1 EV charging may take days to charge an electric car fully. 
  • Level 2 EV charging takes several hours to charge an electric car fully. You can typically get 60-200 miles of range in less than 40 minutes with Level 2 DC charging. Most Williamstown drivers use both types of chargers. 

2. Make Room in Your Garage

If your garage is overly cluttered or disorganized, now is the time to rectify that! Make sure you take some time to ready your garage for your new BMW i4 before you take delivery! 

3. Find Your Power Panel & Assess Consumption

Your home power panel in Williamstown distributes electricity throughout your property. Be sure it is rated for the maximum amount of current flow measured in Amperes. Most new homes come with a 100 Amp power panel, but check the amperage rating printed on your main circuit breaker. Then, check some of your recent electric bills to get an idea of how much electricity you consistently use in your home per month because you don’t want to overload your electric distribution panel.

4. Hire an Electrician

It’s now time to hire an electrician and discuss your concerns about your power consumption and installing an electric vehicle charging station at home. They will likely install a dedicated 240-volt plug or a hardwired circuit back to the power panel. Usually, this costs around $300, but it could be as much as $1,000 to $3,000 if your power panel needs upgrading. 

5. Buy Your Electric Vehicle Home Charger & Have it Installed

You’ll need to research and purchase an electric vehicle charger for your home so that the electrician can professionally install it. The installing company may have some options to choose from, or you may need to purchase it somewhere else. 

Contact BMW of Turnersville to Learn More!

Now that you understand how to charge an electric vehicle at home, feel free to contact us with any additional questions or concerns about how to prepare for an electric vehicle home charger. Also, if you have yet to choose your new electric vehicle, we can help you select the right one for your needs. Take the next step by completing an online credit application today!

 

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