EV charging times are dependant on a few factors; the battery,  the battery capatacity and your charging station settings. Plug-in Hybridss will take 1-4 hours to be fully charged, while full electric car can require up to 8 hours for a complete charge. A home charging station is a good solution for keeping your EV car charged, as the average car is parked at home up to 14 hours per day. EV’s come equipped with cords and equipemnt enableming the to be pluddedin to conventional 120-volt outlets, which are standard in homes. You also have the option to puchase level 2 chargers, which cut home charging time in half. Installation of level 2 chargers should be installed by a liscenced electrician.

Depending on whether you want to use an existing 120 volt outlet with your homes existing wiring to charge your EV, or you prefer to upgrade to a level 2 EV charger, consulting with a licensed electrician is a good idea. They will be able to assess your existing home wiring and circuits to make sure they are suitable to handle to draw from your EV car charger. They may also recommend that you set a dedicated circuit for your EV charger. If you are looking to upgrade to a Level 2 charger, there will be additional costs for the charger, as well as the wiring.

As with EV cars, charging stations are easy to maintain. If installed properly and built modularly, your EV charging station can being easily repaired or replaced in the event of an error message. Most charging stations have online connectivity that enable remote diagnostics and software fixes in the rare event of a malfunction- so you will not be left stranded.

Current federal tax credits are available for installing a home EV charging station. Individuals can receive up to 30 % as a tax credit, up to $1000. Station must be installed by December 31, 2020 and claim the credit on your federal tax return. Individual utilities, such as Energy United and Duke Energy offer additional rebates for installing home EV charging stations.