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How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle

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Electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt EV come with a ton of benefits, including freedom from frequent trips to the gas station. But, depending on where you live and work, it may not be convenient to look for a public charging station in Hoover. If you’re having trouble finding a place to plug in your electric vehicle, charging batteries from home may seem like the way to go. How do you prepare your home for an electric vehicle? Do you need to buy an electric vehicle charging station? Keep reading to find out.

 

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Do You Need an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Your Home?

If you have a busy schedule like many Birmingham drivers, you may not be able to spare a lot of time to charge your electric vehicle. Charging batteries with the cord that came with the car can take as much as 24 hours with some cars. An electric vehicle charging station shortens that time considerably, though it is usually not quite as fast as a public electric vehicle charging station. Here’s how to tell which method of charging is right for you:

  • Public Charging – Adequate for drivers who make short trips and live in a city with lots of charging stations.
  • Home Charging Level 1 – Adequate for drivers who drive less than 60 minutes a day.
  • Home Charging Level 2 – Ideal for drivers who drive more than 60 minutes a day or need to charge the car faster than overnight.

How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station

A lot of Vestavia Hills drivers don’t have a lot of time to charge an electric vehicle, and have found that charging batteries with a professionally installed charging station is the quickest method. Follow these steps to prepare your home:

How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station

  • Clear out a spot in your garage for the electric vehicle charging station.
  • Buy the electric vehicle charging station.
  • Hire an electrician to install it.

Check Out Chevy EVs at Hendrick Chevrolet Hoover

Did you know that Chevrolet will pay for standard installation of an electric vehicle charging station for eligible customers who purchase or lease a new Chevy Bolt EV or Bolt EUV? You can check out those remarkable vehicles today in our showroom. And, if you’d like to learn more, take a look at our post on where to charge an electric vehicle. We’re just down the road from Birmingham and would love to help you get behind the wheel of your next automobile. So, stop in or give us a call.

 

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