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Have you decided to get an electric vehicle for your Kirkland commute? Great! But now you have to figure out the best way to charge your electric vehicle. Charging batteries from a regular wall outlet can take a considerable amount of time and finding a public electric vehicle charging station may not always be convenient. Should you buy an electric vehicle home charger? How do you prepare your home for an electric vehicle? We’ve put together a handy guide below.
Depending on which method is used to charge an electric vehicle, charging batteries can take from a few hours to overnight, which is why a lot of Redmond drivers have chosen to get an electric vehicle home charger. Take the following into consideration to determine if you need one:
A charging cord that plugs into a wall outlet is usually supplied with an electric vehicle. Charging batteries with this method (Level 1) can take a considerable amount of time, and there is still some preparation involved:
How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 1 Home Charging
Charging an EV to a full charge with a Level 2 electric vehicle home charger will only take around 4.5 hours on average, and you can often get 80% in under half an hour. Such a charger can be bought at certain Woodinville retailers and will require professional installation. Follow these steps to prepare your home:
How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 2 Home Charging
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