The first step in buying an EV charging station is figuring out what kind of charger you need. The U.S. Department of Energy suggests that level 2 chargers are the best option for most home owners since they are more powerful and faster than level 1 chargers. Level 1 chargers plug into a standard 120V outlet while level 2 chargers require a dedicated 240V circuit and generally take half the time to charge an EV.
There are two types of level 2 chargers: portable and hardwired. Portable chargers can be moved from one outlet to another, while hardwired chargers remain securely fixed to one location—usually on the side of a house or garage.
If you want to get information on exactly how much each type of charger costs, check out our page on EV charger prices. And if you want to see how long it takes to charge an electric car with a 120V or 240V outlet, check out this guide by ChargePoint.
Where do you want to put your charger?
Choosing the proper location for your charger is essential, as it will determine how expensive and effective your EV charging experience will be. ChargePoint has a wide range of EV chargers for home, business or fleets that can be set up at home, inside of a garage or outside under a carport or car shade.
How safe & dependable your charger is?
We understand that users install EV chargers to have peace of mind with respect to ease and accessibility of charging. This is why we have made sure that the product is high quality, weatherproof, shock-resistant and conforms to safety standards.
Will the charger help save money?
One of the reasons you might be considering buying an EV is because they are more cost-effective to run. Their lower running costs, compared to conventional cars, will continue to be a significant factor in your decision making process.
Source of income
Install an EV Charger if you have an Electric Vehicle: If you are the owner of an electric vehicle, you should install a charger in your home/garage. It will be more convenient than charging your car at a public charging station. If the intention of installing an EV charger is to earn money by offering charging facilities to other EV owners, there are options for that too. EV chargers are being installed at shops, restaurants, shopping malls, petrol pumps, parking spots, workplaces, societies, etc. EV chargers can be a good source to generate passive income.
For example: If a public space like a mall or a parking spot has only one charger, and it charges ₹50/hr for charging services, then it will earn ₹600 by charging 12 EVs in 8 hours which is the average operating time of most commercial spaces. In case there are two chargers installed at the same location and they charge ₹50/hr each for charging services then they will be able to earn ₹1200 in 8 hours.
Conclusion
Charging at home is far more convenient than charging at a public station. When you charge your EV at home, you don’t have to worry about range anxiety, looking for an available station, or dealing with long lines. Plus, you can take advantage of off-peak electricity rates, which are lower in the evening hours. This means that it costs less to charge your vehicle overnight than during normal work hours (when most people drive their vehicles).
