March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010
August 2010
September 2010 October 2010
November 2010
December 2010 January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 April 2011 May 2011 June 2011 July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 October 2011 November 2011 December 2011 January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 April 2012 May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 December 2012 January 2013 February 2013 March 2013 April 2013 May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013 January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 November 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 December 2015 January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 April 2016 May 2016 June 2016 July 2016 August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 November 2016 December 2016 January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October 2024
News Every Day |

How to charge your new electric car at home — and how much you might pay

Charging your electric vehicle at home can mean better battery health, cheaper fill-ups, and no waiting in line.
  • To get the most out of your electric car, you'll want to charge it at home, and likely overnight.
  • Home charging can take only a few hours and is healthier for your battery than fast charging.
  • This article is part of "Getting Ready for Electric," a series of guides and practical advice for buying your next EV.

Filling up a car with gas is second nature for nearly anyone with a driver's license. But charging an electric vehicle? For many, that's a brand-new world.

Going electric introduces a whole new element of car ownership: charging. We spoke with experts at the automotive marketplace Cars.com and the charger installer Qmerit to demystify the process and learn best practices.

What are the benefits of charging at home?

If you have a fast-charging station nearby or a plug available at your workplace, you may be able to get by without charging at home. But Jenni Newman, editor in chief of Cars.com and an EV owner herself, argued that charging at home makes EV ownership convenient and worthwhile.

"Home charging is what makes it easy and efficient to own an EV," Newman said. "That's the bottom line."

With the right kind of at-home charger, owners can recharge their cars in a matter of hours. They can plug them in overnight, for example, and wake up with 250 or 300 miles of driving range. This slower charging is also healthier for your car's battery over the long term — and depending on your utility rates, it could be much cheaper.

EnergySage estimates that charging an EV costs about $0.05 per mile of range added, though that depends on things like location, electricity rates, and the type of EV charger used. DC fast chargers, like Superchargers, can cost up to $0.60 per kWh, depending on congestion. At home, kWh prices tend to be much lower, depending on your local utility and how it sources energy production.

How do I get set up to charge at home?

Most electric cars come with a Level 1 charging cord. This cord plugs into a standard 110-volt alternating-current household outlet and slowly adds a few miles of driving range an hour. But Newman said sluggish charging speeds may be tough to live with on a daily basis, even if you can plug in for a full night.

EV owners and experts recommend charging your EV at home for convenience and savings.

Level 2 charging, which she recommends, uses a higher-voltage connection to add more range per hour. These plugs can be found at public charging stations, and homeowners can install them in a garage or driveway. Some EVs also come with these chargers in addition to a Level 1 plug.

Level 2 chargers can be plugged into a 240-volt socket — like what you may use for an appliance like a dryer — or hardwired into a home's electrical panel. Either way, Newman recommends consulting an electrician who specializes in charger installations to get a handle on the expected costs and work involved.

How much does it cost to set up my home for charging?

The cost of a home-charging setup varies widely. If you already have a 240-volt outlet in a convenient spot, you may be able to simply buy a charger and plug it in. Level 2 chargers can cost $250 to $750.

Otherwise, you could need more extensive — and expensive — work. Ken Sapp, a senior vice president at Qmerit, said most of its jobs cost $1,600 or less, including permits but excluding the cost of the charger itself. Sapp added that projects involve tapping into an existing 240-volt circuit (or adding one) and installing the charger or a dedicated outlet in a convenient location, like the wall of a garage.

The farther your electrical panel is from where you'd like to plug in, the pricier installation will be, Sapp said. (Ideally your panel is on the same wall as your charger, but if wiring needs to be routed up from a basement, for example, things get trickier.) Moreover, Sapp said, some homes may need to upgrade their electrical panel to handle the extra load from charging, which could increase costs by thousands of dollars.

A Level 2 home charger can charge an EV in a matter of hours.

When Cars.com installed home chargers for six of its car reviewers in 2022, the costs varied widely. One installation totaled about $1,700. Another required a service upgrade and trenching to route a circuit across a yard to a detached garage, costing nearly $7,000.

To make everything a bit easier on your wallet, you can take advantage of a federal tax credit that covers 30% of charger-installation costs up to $1,000. Utilities commonly offer rebates or special electricity rates for EV owners, too.

When it comes to choosing a charger, Sapp says it's a "safe bet" to go with a model recommended by your car's manufacturer. Newman says the right charger depends on what your home can handle and what's best for your specific vehicle. An experienced electrician can help make that decision.

"We don't have to be experts in everything," she said. "It's OK to rely on a knowledgeable electrician to help you navigate this side of things."

Read the original article on Business Insider
Москва

Компания «Мария» рассказала о новых решениях для девелопмента на конференции Московского Бизнес-клуба

Revealed: SC Freedom Caucus leader had numerous electronics seized by federal officers

Bay Area high school football: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared

Lindsay Hubbard's Baby Shower Details Revealed, Including Which 'Summer House' Co-Stars Attend

You need the eyes of a movie hero to spot the 5 horror villains lurking near the crime scene in under 90 secs

Ria.city






Read also

Will Florida Property Tax Be Eliminated?

Another accident on I-49 closed all southbound lanes in Carencro

Unlocking Adventure with Chase Travel: Explore Destinations and Savings with Chase Ultimate Rewards in 2024

News, articles, comments, with a minute-by-minute update, now on Today24.pro

News Every Day

Lindsay Hubbard's Baby Shower Details Revealed, Including Which 'Summer House' Co-Stars Attend

Today24.pro — latest news 24/7. You can add your news instantly now — here


News Every Day

Lindsay Hubbard's Baby Shower Details Revealed, Including Which 'Summer House' Co-Stars Attend



Sports today


Новости тенниса
WTA

Елена Рыбакина узнала плохие новости от WTA



Спорт в России и мире
Москва

Наталья Бочкарева призвала россиян заняться спортом



All sports news today





Sports in Russia today

Москва

Более 500 спортсменов приняли участие в «Оранжевом марафоне» в Ставрополе


Новости России

Game News

Рецензия на игра Metaphor: ReFantazio


Russian.city


Москва

«Опыт, накопленный на оренбургской земле, лег в основу современного здравоохранения»: В Москве прошел Национальный конгресс здравоохранения


Губернаторы России
Бизнес

Компания «Мария» рассказала о новых решениях для девелопмента на конференции Московского Бизнес-клуба


Классные кухни: Образовательный центр имени М. М. Расковой в Энгельсе

Небензя пригласил постпреда Британии в РФ после ее слов об обедневшей России

Классные кухни: Образовательный центр имени М. М. Расковой в Энгельсе

В Мытищах состоялась отчетно-выборная конференция профсоюза жизнеобеспечения


Певица Бьянка станет новой участницей шоу «Звёзды в Джунглях»

"Инстасамка нужна Шнурову сильнее…". Экс-солистка группы "Ленинград" оценила новость о сотрудничестве скандальных персонажей шоубиза

Рэпер Джиган и блогерша Самойлова построят питомник для бездомных коз из Бутово

Директор певицы Инстасамки рассказал о ее сотрудничестве с лидером «Ленинграда» Сергеем Шнуровым


Борис Беккер назвал теннисиста с одной из лучших подач в нынешнем ATP-туре

Рахимова обыграла Приданкину и вышла в 1/4 финала турнира WTA в Цзюцзяне

Познер о включении Шараповой в Зал славы: «Представители тенниса умнее и дальновиднее своих коллег по другим видам спорта»

Рыбакина узнала первую сопернику на Итоговом турнире WTA-2024



Отделение СФР предоставило 11 жителям региона с нарушениями зрения собак-поводырей

Компания «Мария» рассказала о новых решениях для девелопмента на конференции Московского Бизнес-клуба

Компания «Мария» рассказала о новых решениях для девелопмента на конференции Московского Бизнес-клуба

Компания «Мария» рассказала о новых решениях для девелопмента на конференции Московского Бизнес-клуба


Талантливый Музыкант и Исполнитель из Нижнего Тагила.

Компания «Мария» рассказала о новых решениях для девелопмента на конференции Московского Бизнес-клуба

Компания ICDMC и “Всероссийский пиар-саммит”: в поисках новых решений

МТС интегрирует «Фиксиков» в детские сервисы


X5 и "Вкусвилл" убрало с прилавкой "картошку" после выявленной антисанитарии

ГРУЗИЯ. Москва выступила за нормализацию отношений с Тбилиси

Лучших волонтеров отметили благодарностями в Солнечногорске

Риелтор Барсуков дал главный совет по покупке жилья при высокой ставке



Путин в России и мире






Персональные новости Russian.city
Певица

Певица Бьянка станет новой участницей шоу «Звёзды в Джунглях»



News Every Day

You need the eyes of a movie hero to spot the 5 horror villains lurking near the crime scene in under 90 secs




Friends of Today24

Музыкальные новости

Персональные новости