What is Level 2 EV Charging?
Level 2 charging is 240 volt charging, versus the level 1 charging that is 120 volts, and the level 3 charging which is 480 volts. There are different ampacities to which a level 2 charger can be installed. Depending on the size of your home electrical service, 100A or 200A the sub-level of your installation can vary. For example, you may want the fastest charging your home can provide, which is 80 amps of charge (protected on a 100 amp circuit breaker), however your home may only acce3pt a 32 amp (protected by 40 amp circuit breaker) or 40 amps (protected by a 50 amp circuit breaker) which is the typical size of EV charger installation. Reaching out to us to discuss your EV Charger Home Installation is your first step in getting your EV charging at home completed.
Having a home EV charger installation is like having your own fuel station installed right at your doorstep. Plug your car in at night and have a fully charged vehicle in the morning. Level 2 chargers are best suited for EV owners who use their vehicles frequently. If you drive several times per day, and for extended distances, you might have little time in-between activities for charging, if that is the case for you, reach out to us today to get a quotation and schedule the work. 3e Electrical is among one of the best electrical contractors in Toronto and EV Charging Solutions for your home or business is one of their most booked services. Find out why 3e Electrical is rated among of the best in service and best solutions providers in the industry.
How many KM can I get with a level 2 EV charger installation?
With a level 2 EV charger installation that uses a 14-50 or 6-50 240V outlet, you can fully charge your car within 4-8.5 hours of charging depending on the size of your battery. Home EV charging station installation Toronto by 3e Electrical.
How do level 2 EV charger installations work?
The increase in power requires a more significant power source and a professional installation process. This work should be done by a licensed electrical contractor that is experienced with charging technology and residential EV Charging installation. EV Charging Installations in Etobicoke.
Where will you install your home EV charging station? Home EV charging station installation in Toronto.
Each level 2 EV charging station has a cable that varies in length, typically they are 25 ft long. With your parking space in mind zoom in to the exact location where you plan on installing the level 2 EV charging station to make sure that the cable will be long enough to reach your electric car’s port. We have installed some of the best home EV chargers in Toronto.
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What EV Charger should I buy?
With so many EV Chargers being available in the market, safety is a top priority in order to keep your family, home, and car safe. Look for a charger that is ENERGY STAR certified. These car chargers use 40% less energy when not actively charging a vehicle.
There are a few chargers that we recommend to choose from. The companies Grizzle, FLO and Chargepoint provide affordable level 2 chargers that are certified and safe to install for electricians. 3e Electrical recommends the Grizzle.
The Flo Home G5 and Flo Home X5 Come with integrated safety features, a 3-year warranty, and a 25-foot industrial-grade cable that can withstand temperatures of -40°C to 50°C.
Where can I find information about my electric car?
If you want to find more details about your specific EV, we recommend using the Energy Star car database. Filter through the manufacturer of your car, year, vehicle class, and other details to find the specific model you have.
https://www.energystar.gov/products/other/ev_chargers/electric-vehicles-and-hybrids
They’re so many different EV Chargers, which one should I choose?
For us to recommend you the best EV charger for your home, we will need to know:
- Your EV’s battery size: the bigger it is, the longer it will take to charge.
- Your home charging station’s max power capacity: even if the vehicle on-board charger can accept a high power, if the home charging station can only output less, it will not charge the vehicle as fast as it can.
Here’s how it works
Our team is here to support you every step of the way towards the design, installation and maintenance of your Electric Vehicle Charging Station.