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Car Charging Installations Serving Sarasota County

Are you considering buying an electric vehicle (EV)? If so, you will certainly want to install an EV charger at your home. EV home charging stations provide a level of convenience and savings that anyone can appreciate.

Why You Need to Install a Residential EV Charging Station
in Your Home

Why You Need to Install a Residential EV Charging Station in Your Home

If you plug your electric car directly into the wall at home, you won’t be charging it very fast. Installing an EV home charger is a convenient way to charge your EV. Charging your EV at home is often cheaper than charging at public charging stations, and you won’t have to worry about finding an available charger when you need one.

Our technician will recommend the best place for the station, as well as any upgrades that might be needed to accommodate the additional load.

Level 1 Plug-In Car Charging Stations

Many electric cars come equipped with chargers that work with typical 120V electrical receptacles. These chargers use less power, so they will work on a basic circuit, but they take a much longer time to charge your electric vehicle than a "Quick Charging station." Even if your car comes with a low-power charging option, you may want to consider using a dedicated 20-amp circuit to avoid tripping breakers or overloading circuits.

Level 2 (240V) Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers

Not all Level 2 chargers are the same, even though they all have the same plug configuration. A Level 2 Residential Home Charging Station uses 240-volt split phase power from your home’s main electrical panel to recharge your electric car in four to eight hours, depending on the type of station and vehicle. While all residential Level 2 chargers use the same voltage (a measure of electrical potential), the amount of power transferred to your car per hour can vary depending on the amperage (a measure of electrical strength). Some chargers, like the Leviton Evr-Green 160, are rated for only 20 amps at 240 volts, while the Evr-Green 320 model can handle twice that amount.

Also, some vehicles like the Tesla Model S, can use a variety of Level 2 charging options. As a rule, the higher the amperage of a charging station, the faster it will charge your car. The drawback of the larger chargers is that they require a little more effort and upfront cost in the installation. Larger chargers need more available power at your electrical panel, and a larger-sized circuit runs from the electrical panel to the car charger.

Inspections and Maintenance Are Critical for Your EV Charger

Palm Island Electric believes electric car chargers should undergo annual or biennial inspections. Electrical loads of this magnitude in a commercial setting typically have bolted-on breakers and heavy-duty disconnects. The average household appliance does not draw as much power as a 240V 50A car charger, making it crucial to ensure that the breakers, disconnects, and outlets are functioning properly.

Failure in these components, especially when charging at maximum capacity, could lead to costly damages such as buss failure in the panel, ultimately necessitating a panel replacement.

Electrical Upgrades to Accommodate Fast Charging Stations

Some homes are not equipped to handle the additional load needed for quickly charging an electric vehicle and may require a newer electrical panel or even a higher amperage service. Our skilled technicians will complete a professional review and electrical load calculation to ensure a safe installation. When an upgrade is needed, we are experts at installing new panels and upgrading electrical services.

Our team looks forward to providing you with reliable, prompt, and courteous EV Charger installations and services. Contact Palm Island Electric at (941) 468-6375 for an estimate.

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