EV - Before You Buy

⚡ Understand the speed at which you would like your vehicle to charge

⚡ The speed determines the load. Usually, 100 Amps systems need to upgrade to 200 Amps to supply Level 2 Chargers

⚡ The price can vary if your panel is in the garage or basement

⚡ Material costs can also vary depending on how far the basement location is from the garage

⚡ Consider whether you’ll eventually add a second EV or need future-ready power

⚡ Do you have a finished basement or garage? Openings will likely need to be made in the drywall for finished basements

⚡ Openings can also be made in the garage to conceal the conduit. Unless exposed conduit is okay

⚡ Understand the differences in portable versus hardwired chargers.

⚡ Portable chargers are more convenient if renting or for travel

⚡ Hardwired models charge at faster speeds and are slightly more cost-efficient in materials