Charging Info
How to Charge an EV
Waiting at the pump is a thing of the past. What is more convenient than charging your EV at home? It’s as simple as plugging in your phone! Once you are near your charging station, the battery recharging process is initiated once the EV is connected to the charger with the connector cable.- Â First step to charging your EV is to locate the charger port and open the cover via touchscreen, level, or by pushing on the cover.
- Then, remove the connector from the dock on the charger and insert the connector into the port on the EV.
- From there, the dashboard will show the remaining amount of charge the battery has until it reaches a full charge. We recommend that you charge the vehicle to about 90% for the maximum performance.
- When the EV is completely charged, remove the connector from your vehicle and place it back on the dock.
The different charger types:

- The standard charger (L1), is the safest way to charge your EV but it does take the most amount of time. The L1 charger plugs directly into the standard 120 volt AC outlet and takes anywhere from 8-12 hours for a full charge.
- An (L2) charger uses a 240 volt AC outlet and requires a technician to be installed at home or a business. The L2 charger is typically found at public charging stations and takes an average of 4-6 hours to fully charge an EV.
- The DC Supercharger (L3) are not as common as the standard L2 public chargers. These DC Supercharger stations require a certain type of infrastructure to be supported and aren’t usually available to install at home or a business. If you come across one, they can charge an EV in less than an hour.
Installing an Electric Vehicle Charger at Home

So What is an Electric Vehicle Charging Station?
The electric vehicle charger is no different than your laptop, tablet, or smartphone charger. Similar to most portable electronic devices, EVs use lithium-ion batteries as an energy storage system. The EV charger acts as an adapter to convert electricity from the power grid through the 120 volt or 240 volt outlets available in your home. Once the EV charger is connected to the vehicle’s chargepoint the converted currents recharge the EVs battery. Depending on the level of home charging station you install, a full charge can range from 6 hours to 12 hours. These charge rates are similar to public charging stations except for fast charging options like the Tesla Supercharger. Charging your EV is quite simple, but understanding the right charging options really depends on your needs. There are some important things to know as a homeowner or business owner when considering ev charger installation.Home Installation Considerations

- Height from ground – the L2 charger should be at least 18 inches off the ground for clearance
- Distance from vehicle – make sure that your L2 charger is in distance of your EV to make sure the cable reaches the chargepoint.
- Wifi range – there are some L2 chargers that require wifi for certain updates and operations, do your best to find the closest point to your wireless access point.