The future of electric vehicles (EVs) that engineers, research and development, and other visionaries thought of years ago is finally here. In fact, it’s been here for quite some time. However, the advancements being made in this technological space and the education around the rapidly evolving industry can be quite much to consume.
As such, advancements have been made in how EV owners charge their vehicles in public and in private, such as at home or work.
In our series, Driving Into the Future sponsored by Electric for All, we take a look at EV charging options.
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“There’s a lot of movement as far as electrical systems and homes and an integration with power because there’s a lot more adapting with electricity in your home,” said Bryan Pleasants, owner of Pleasants Electric in Raleigh, NC.
For owners who choose to charge at home, he suggests consulting with a local electrician before purchasing any charging equipment for the residence.
“Someone who’s going to help you through it proactively, compared to just reactively getting something and not knowing how it’s going to integrate with the house,” Pleasants said.
He’s witnessed firsthand where owners purchased charging equipment, only for it to need replacing or not operate with an effective compatibility for efficiency.
“You really want to call in advance and talk to somebody local, or get a site visit to make sure your house can manage what you’re wanting to do,” he advised.
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Veloz executive director Josh D. Boone adds, “Charging at home is the most convenient place to charge. And it is the most affordable. On average, it costs about a third to charge your EV at home versus a gasoline vehicle.”
EV owners have long spoke to the fuel savings an electric vehicle has afforded them, along with the accessibility of charging stations in their area.
“Where I live, there are plenty of them,” said David Watkins of Apex, N.C.. “Every month it’s growing. Because if you are aren’t fortunate enough to have a charger at home, then certain times during the day are peak charging hours, which cost you more.”
Over time, those charging costs can add up and in some cases rival gas-powered vehicles.
“The biggest learning curve for me is just how often do I need to charge and and finding the times to charge,” said Watkins.
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