Here at Tercero Inc., we commonly get asked, what’s the cost to install an electric car charger, along with how much does it cost to have this appliance and that appliance repaired? In more recent years, we’ve seen an increase in electric cars and, as a result of this, the need for installing electric car chargers within someone’s home. Although there are now various public charging stations across the country, having a charging station in your home is all about convenience.
In addition to this, the switch to electric cars or vehicles (EV) comes with a wide range of benefits that fuel-powered cars can’t match.
Benefits of Swapping to an Electric Car
Over the past few years, the likes of Elon Musk have created electric cars that seem somewhat futuristic. These innovative practices have captured the team at Tercero Inc. and given us a chance to increase our services to EV home charger installs.
With the increased interest in swapping over to electric cars, it’s no wonder they hold so many benefits. The combination of a sleek look and futuristic feel creates an appeal. We’ve listed below some of our top benefits of having an electric car compared to one that relies on fuel.
Less Environmental Impact
The most significant impact and one of the more commonly known impacts of electric cars is their lessened environmental impact. Making the conscious switch to an EV allows you to reduce your impact by not relying on fuel. Even though EVs still run-on electricity to power them, the environmental impact is far less than fuel-powered cars.
Money Saving
For those who have already switched to an EV, you understand the positive impact that these types of cars have on your budget. So, it’s no surprise that people seek a cheaper alternative in today’s climate.
With the rising and fluctuating fuel cost, you never know what you’ll have to pay. Even though energy prices go up and down, you’re constantly paying for fuel that is always fluctuating in price. Having an electric car and charging your EV from home is a great way to save money. In addition to this, when looking at the variety of home chargers, you can factor in which will best suit your needs and consider this when assessing your budget.
Local Government Incentive Programs
Depending on the area you live in and what programs apply to you, switching to an electric vehicle with a home charger allows you to apply for incentive programs. These programs have been designed to encourage people to commit to a greener future through the use of EVs.
What’s the Cost of Installing a Home Electric Car Charger? And Factors That Influence the Cost
The cost of installing a home electric car charger varies with so many factors to include and the wide variety of brands and models of electric cars. Not only this, other factors within your home can affect the cost of the overall services. We’ve listed below the factors that can have an impact on cost.
Does Your Charger Come With the Car?
While you would assume that an electric car charger would come with your EV, sometimes this isn’t the case. Depending on when you’ve purchased your car and what brand you’ve chosen to go with, you may need to buy a car charger at an additional cost. The type of charger will also have an overall impact on the cost, separate from the installation cost.
Type of Battery
As there is a variety of EVs, there’s also a variety of batteries that are suited to each car. Depending on the battery size that your EV contains will have an impact on the size of the charger needed.
Type of Charger
With all EVs, there are three levels of chargers available, and each of these will have an impact on the cost of installing an electric car charger.
Level 1: Slow
Level 1 is the slowest level of charging. Charging your EV at a level 1 charge can take up to 36 hours to fully charge.
Level 2: Medium
Sitting at the mid-range, a level 2 battery is an excellent option for those who are happy with the in-between. A medium size charger can charge your EV in around 4 to 10 hours.
Level 3: Fast
At the fastest level, a level 3 charger is for those who want efficient charge times. A level 3 charger can charge your EV fully in around 30 minutes.
It’s important to note that all of these chargers and charging times will vary based on the model, and even colder climates increase the charging times. In addition, the level of charger you decide to install in your home will also vary in price, with a level 3 charger most commonly being the most expensive home EV charger.
Prior Work That Needs To Be Completed
This is a significant factor when determining the cost of a home car charger. If you have space that doesn’t require electric rewiring or large movements, your quote will most likely come out to be cheaper. However, those needing a large area or space created so the charger can be installed efficiently can add to the total cost.
Final Thoughts
Although EVs were once a trend, we’ve seen them sticking around due to their positive environmental impact. At Tercero Inc., we’re licensed, accredited, bonded and insured commercial electricians. In addition, our electricians receive hands-on, up-to-date training to facilitate newer procedures and options, such as electric car charger installs.
Not only do we complete commercial jobs in Los Angeles our services also extend to various other work. Our work is backed by a team of dedicated professionals who do their best to ensure your job is completed to the best of their ability. In addition, we work with you to come to a solution that compromises your budget and project needs. So get in touch with our dedicated team to discover how we can help you install your car charger.
