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EV car chargers work by drawing electricity thru a cable from the home electric panel (240-volt outlet or hardwired). Car Charger Guy, Oceanside / San Diego. How do Car Chargers Work? Electric car chargers usually draw current from a 240v outlet, but it can also be hardwired. This power is managed by breakers in the home's electrical panel which delivers that electricity to the vehicle like other appliances. So, it's important the car is powered through a breaker capable of the load. Level 1 chargers draw less electric, but charge slowly. This is why Level 2 chargers are more common. Learn More Level-2-chargers Level 1 and Level 2 Car Chargers Level 1 A Level 1 charger is the cable that comes with the car. It plugs into a 120 Volt, (20 Amp) wall outlet. These plugs deliver about 1.4 kW of charge (about 4 miles of driving range/hour). Doing the math, it takes 11-20 hours to charge a vehicle. Not practical for daily commuters.. Level 2 A Level 2 charger needs a 240 Volt outlet. It can also be hardwired. These plugs deliver 6 to 11 kW of charge, allowing some EVs to be charged in under 8 hours. An electrician is highly recommended to install and inspect these charging stations. Level 3 Yes, there is a Level 3 charger. But, we just added it here for fun. DC Fast Chargers can potentially recharge a car in an hour - but your home would need to be a power plant to pull this one off. Plug Adaptors The plugs that come with chargers are sometimes designed with specific models in mind. But, that shouldn't necessarily deter you from a brand. Adaptors are available. Feel free to request our input during your free estimate consultation. electric-panel Will my electric panel support a car charger? We all want the fastest charge possible. But, the faster speed takes more power. This is why I encourage inspecting the electric panel before buying an EV or a charger. In a condo or an older home, you may have a small panel, such as 60 amps. It's difficult to charge an EV (and power appliances like air conditioners) with a panel under 100 amps . Consider this: Do you have enough power? Do you have unused breakers? Is the outlet shared with appliances? Car Charger guy can solve your home EV charging needs. Email / Text an Electric Panel Photo

Car charger costs are detailed in free estimates taken over the phone or email. Resources for managing your EV car charging costs here. How much do car chargers cost? Your car model and home electric system should drive this decision. This is a good time to look ahead - to review your electric panel and to consider your future consumption, i.e. will you add solar panels or more electric appliances in the coming years? Learn more Client Favorites: Home Car Chargers Tesla JuiceBox ChargePoint Grizzl-E Tesla wall connector Max power: 11.5 kW JuiceBox Max Power: 9.6 kW Grizzl-E Smart Max power: 9.6 kW Tesla wall connector Max power: 11.5 kW 1/4 Tips Before Buying a Car Charger How long to charge my car? Which charger to buy? Electric panel supports it? Do I have technical support? The answers depend on your car model, battery size, and the status of your electrical panel / home wiring. A Level 2 charger is usually preferred for speed. How long to charge your car? Calculate it below. EV Charging Time Tool top-chargers worth-installing Is a Car Charger worth Installing? Is it worth it? A home car charger is less expensive than the rates of a public station. It is convenient and also charges faster. Factors impacting cost : Cable length, charge output, electric panel / breaker size. We estimate these costs free. Install Cost Parts for an EV charging station can run from $300 to over $1,000 for high end models. But, there are potential risks if you simply plug into an outlet on a shared circuit, older wiring, and breakers. An electric panel inspection can be a small price for safety and peace of mind. Electric Costs Electricity rates are lowest during Super Off-Peak hours (midnight to 6 a.m.). That rate is nearly half of peak hour charges. Sign up for EV pricing plan at SDGE and watch for incentives . Solar homes can benefit by selling to the grid during Peak Hours and buying (charging) overnight. Install Checklist Ready to install? Consider these: Charger location Distance from charger to EV Is a 240v outlet there Distance to electric panel Electric panel capacity Future chargers / appliances Electrician inspection Call or Email for a Free Estimate

Car charger installation company photos of client installs. Car Charger Guy in Oceanside / San Diego will solve your home car charger needs. Licensed 35 years. Car Charger Installations Yelp Reviews Google Reviews What does your ideal car charging station look like? Our car charger installation company can make it happen. We fit your home with a charger that is: safe, fast, on budget. The charger installations below are examples of solutions we found for clients. Dreams fulfilled. On budget. On Time. Tesla in the garage Our Oceanside client wanted to charge their Tesla model Y EV in the garage. The unexpected problem: electric panel was located at the far end of the garage. We brainstormed a solution that saved thousands of dollars in wiring and labor. Installation time : Hours Electric panel fix A Carlsbad client had a new Tesla in an older home. The unexpected problem: an electric panel stretched to capacity. We add new 50 amp breakers and wiring. Tight schedule completed and on budget. Installation time : Hours Updating without upgrading An Encinitas customer had not looked into his old electric panel for decades before bringing home a new EV. We installed a new 50 amp 240 Volt outlet for a JuiceBox Level 2 charger. We worked hard to keep the price down. Installation time : Hours DIY project saved with new outlet An Encinitas customer attempted a DIY installation for their Volvo and a Level 2 charger. More complicated than anticipated. We installed a 50 amp 240 V outlet and improvised an electric panel work around. Problem solved. Installation time : Hours Level 2 outlet with easy access An Oceanside customer wanted to charge the EV in an already crowded garage. We help reorganize the garage layout and installed a Level 2 ChargePoint charger on a50 amp 240 Volt outlet. Quick and efficient. Installation time : Hours Tesla garage installation An Oceanside customer hired us to install a Tesla wall converter in their garage. Our broad experience as an electrical contractor at that time enabled us to offer this great looking and affordable fix. Installation time : Hours Car Charger guy can solve your home EV charging needs. Our company installs home car charging stations for all major EV brands: Tesla , Kia , Ford , Nissan , Chevrolet , Hyundai , BMW , Audi , Mercedes Benz , Lucid , Rivian , Volvo , GMC , Toyota , Lexus , Porsche , Polestar , Volkswagen , and more.