Charging EV’s at Home & Work

If you drive one of the many great options for electric vehicles, you might be wondering where to plug it in. Whether its a Tesla, Leaf, Bolt, E-tron, i3, or other EV, you’ll need to know a few things about charging.

First, think about distance. There’s a thing called “range anxiety” that EV drivers experience when the battery is getting low. Ideally, you want to make sure you can get where you’re going and back on a single charge. If that’s not possible, plan ahead. Map out charging stations or bring a plug-in charger.

Second, timing is important. How long is your car going to be stationary? If you’re going to work, 8 hours is enough for a moderate level-1 charge, and plenty for a level-2. If you charge overnight in your garage, you should be fine either way. Schedule a service call with Adaptive to get an EV charger installation quote.

Lastly, cost and impact. These go hand in hand. Are you paying per charge at work or at a nearby EV charging station? Are you plugging in at home, where your electric bill will take the hit? And most importantly, where is the electricity used to charge coming from? Unfortunately it’s probably a fossil-fuel generated source. But if you have solar panels on your home, you’re running on sunshine. If you’re considering a solar installation, upsize your system by a few panels to cover the additional power draw for your EV. It’s a beautiful combination to knock out your electric bill and gasoline bill all at once.

Adaptive Power is always ready to serve your needs for EV charging, solar panel maintenance & repair, and other electrical needs.