Electric Vehicle Chargers
Do you own an electric vehicle and have to rush down to different charging points all across the city to charge it. Are you thinking of installing a charger point in your home so that you don’t have to drive your vehicle around just to get it charged? Well, worry no more as we are here to get you rid of your problems.
So what is an Electric Vehicle, and what is an Electric Vehicle charger?
Electric vehicles need electricity to run unlike, diesel or petrol engine vehicles, which might need less. In a time when petroleum is going to deplete very soon, electric vehicles are proving to be in demand because of their presence all around the world and also because they save the environment by decreasing pollution; just like any device, these vehicles need to be refueled which in their case is through electricity. Therefore car company owners create public recharging points based on the locations easily reachable to their customers and clients.
There are various types of charging station present at public places, such as:
- Working with a partnership with parking owners, this option is provided to those who use for a reason use the parking space of that particular owner. This might be a good option when it comes to charging while using the facilities or eating out. This particular charging point might not provide much energy and would only recharge it for a short distance.
- Present at rest stops between two different stations, this type of station might carry somewhere around 40kWh and can recharge for 100km in just half an hour.
- Help might be provided by providing EV battery swaps, wherein different drivers can get mobility for around 300kms by just recharging batteries for just 15 minutes.
Now let’s look at various options that you have if you are thinking of buying one Electric Vehicle Recharge.
Now that you know that there are options from which you can choose, it's time you also know why you should have an electric panel in the first place. Here are some of the reasons to understand how is an electric panel helpful in having a comfortable and easy supply:
- Level One Charging: Working at only 120 Volts, this charger charges very slowly and therefore takes a lot of time. Although installation cost will be bare minimum or in some cases, it might even be nothing depending on circumstances.
- Level two Charging: Being more efficient than its junior, it carries 240 Volts, thereby wreaking havoc on your electricity when it comes to recharging. Increased efficiency also means that it'll charge faster and easier. Installation of this charger means that there will be a need to change your electricity model all-around your house.
- DC Fast Charging: All Tesla cars use DC charging, wherein this charger has an increased capacity of around 480 Volts. Although it reduces the charging time to a significant amount, it also takes a lot to able to maintain its electricity demands. Tesla's Supercharger equipment is only compatible with Tesla vehicles, although they offer an adapter that allows Tesla owners to use CHAdeMO equipment.
Now that you know what is good for you based on your home and budget requirements, it might be better to call an expert as he might be better suited to your demands and can the job with expertise and easiness. Please do not try to do this on your own as there are several things that could go wrong, leading to accidents.