As the Environment Sustainable development, electric vehicle becomes more &
more popular.There is two questions for new EV owner :How much does it cost to
install an EV charger at home? how to install an EV charging station at home ？
For home ev charger , there is two common types of ev chargers :Level 1 & level 2.
Most EVs is equiped with Level 1 charger which can be plugged directly into a
standard 120V outlet ,dont need to install.Consider the charger speed,the ideal
home charging is level 2 ev charging station.
Today ,let’s explore level 2 ev charger installation.
How much to install ev charger at home in the USA?
The cost great depends on the cable length from breaker box,ev charging device costs,
electrical system upgrades, and labor cost etc.
Firstly. EV charger cost :$500~$3000/PC at before. But now, as the technology
development of ev charger , the cost is cut down into $400-$2000. Actually $500-$1000
is enough for very good quality ev charger.
Secondly.Cost to install ev charger:$500-$1,000 by licensed electrician . which greatly
depends on your area, electrician, and the distance from the unit to power panel etc.
Usually,the total cost is about $1000-$2000.
How to install ev charger at home ? It’s typically involves the following steps:
1.Learn the local policy.Some areas may require permits from local governments ;and
some government agencies and utility companies in the US offer incentives for EV
charger installation.
2.Check electrical capacity. Ensure your electrical panel has enough capacity support
the additional load. Level 2 charger station requires 240V circuit in the USA.
3.Choose a location. It should be close from electrical panel to EV park lot.
4.Purchase an level 2 EV charger & additional materials such as conduit, wiring .
5.Obtain quote from electricians. If you’re handy, you choose installation by yourself,be
careful to follow the manufacturer’s installation instruction.
6.Install EV charging station according to the manufacturer’s installation instruction,
connect the electrical wiring ,and properly grounding the charging station.
7.Test the charging station: Connect EV to the charging station , verify that it works
correctly and safely.
8.Regular maintenance: Level 2 chargers seldom need maintenance, but if inspected
annually, it will works more efficient.
Follow these steps, you can successfully complete the installation of home electric
vehiclecharging station.
