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Aug 04, 2020 - 07:54 AM
There are two types of chargers
A Level I charger charges your car at a rate of ~4 miles/hour. If you are planning on using your EV locally and do not drive more than 50 miles/day, this may be sufficient for you. For example, if you have 12 hours to charge, and only drive 50 miles/day, then you can keep your car fully charged using a Level 1 charger. A Level 1 charger uses a standard electrical outlet, although you will need to have a weather-protected outlet near your car to plug into. In addition, it is very unlikely that you will need to upgrade your service for a Level 1 charger so using a Level 1 charger will not cost you anything unless you need to add an outlet.
The Level II charges at a rate of up to 40 miles/hour and is sufficient to keep your car fully charged. It requires a special dedicated charging port that is powered by a 240 volt, 40 amp circuit. Depending on the size of your electrical service, you may need to upgrade to install a Level II charger. If you have 100 Amps or less, it is more likely you will need to upgrade your service. If you have 200 Amps or more, it is not very likely. The Level II charger will cost between $500-$700 plus the installation cost ($800 to $1,000) In 2020 there is a federal subsidy of $1000 to offset the cost of installing chargers. You will need an electrician to install your Level II charger, who can also tell you if you need to upgrade your service. Upgrades can cost between $5000 and $8000 .
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