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Electric vehicles provide a number of benefits to your budget and lifestyle, but unlike a traditional combustion-engine model, they require some home preparation. Terry Labonte Chevrolet put together a step-by-step guide for High Point shoppers awaiting the delivery of their new Chevrolet EV. Whether you are awaiting a Chevy Bolt or the all-new Chevy Blazer EV, the predominant method of charging your EV will be at home! Explore what you need to do to prepare your home for an electric vehicle today!
There are plenty of electric vehicle charging stations out and about, many Winston Salem locals have seen them popping up at the supermarket or large shopping centers. While this is a great option while you are running errands or on a road trip, your daily charging will be done at home. You can opt for a Level 1 charger, which takes a few days to fully charge as it’s a traditional 120V+ home charger, or a Level 2 charger. Level 2 charging is usually a 240V+ charger and can provide up to 60-200 miles of range in just half an hour.
If it’s been awhile since you have cleaned out your garage, then it’s time to get organized! It could be the perfect opportunity to get your garage organized and make a space for your new EV! It’s a good idea to have a designated space for electric vehicle charging batteries.
The electricity in your home is distributed via the power panel, and most new homes in Kernersville are rated for 100 Amp. This is the maximum amount of current flow in Amperes. You can usually find this number printed on your main circuit breaker. Once you locate the rating for your house, you’ll want to perform a self-assessment to gauge how much electricity you and your family are regularly using. This helps you avoid overloading the electric distribution panel.
Discussing with a professional can help you weed out any potential problems or concerns you may have about your homes’ ability to handle the electric vehicle charging batteries. They can also install a dedicated 240-volt plug or a hardwired circuit back to the power panel. The price for this can range from a couple hundred dollars to upwards of $3,000 if your power panel is not sufficient as-is.
After researching your preferred charging method, you can purchase your EV charger with the help of Terry Labonte Chevrolet experts and have it professionally installed by the electrician of your choice.
Still have questions or concerns about installing your electric vehicle charging station? Feel free to reach out to the Terry Labonte Chevrolet team or stop by for a visit in Greensboro outside of Winston Salem to learn more about how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle. We’re happy to help with the process of upgrading your vehicle to an EV!
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