It’s no secret that the automotive industry is slowly but surely moving away from gasoline-powered vehicles. Right now, the front runner to take their place are electric vehicles (EVs). While this is good news for the environment and our air quality overall, not everyone’s house is ready to accommodate an EV.

If you own or are interested in purchasing an electric vehicle and you’d like the convenience and safety offered by an EV home charging station, talk to the electrical experts at ADK Electric One. We offer a selection of the most advanced, fully featured charging systems available, and provide professional residential electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation and service.

What Is an EVSE Charger?

EVSE chargers supply electric energy to recharge electric vehicles. There are three levels of electric vehicle charging devices:

• Level 1 Charger
  This charger comes standard with most electric vehicles and is plugged into any normal three-prong outlet. While the Level 1 charger requires no installation, it charges vehicle batteries very slowly. Level 1 EVSE chargers are best suited for overnight use and can take 20 hours or more to fully charge your car’s battery.
• Level 2 Charger
  This more advanced EVSE charger requires its own dedicated 240-volt circuit, which needs to be professionally installed in your garage. Level 2 chargers work much faster, fully charging an EV in about three hours. A growing number of EV manufacturers are now including a Level 2 charger standard with each new car purchase.
• Level 3 Charger
  This is the standalone device you see at public charging stations. It can add 160 miles of driving range to an EV’s batteries in about half an hour (nice!). However, they are prohibitively expensive for most EV owners. They also have an industrial-level power draw that makes them unavailable to homeowners. However, if you own or work at an industrial building, it is possible to have a Level 3 charger installed there.

Which type of EVSE charger is the right choice for you? It depends on your driving habits. Many EV owners make do with plugging in their cars for an overnight charge. But if you frequently find yourself needing to recharge your EV midday, installing a Level 2 charger is a wise investment.

EVSE Charger Station Installation

When you decide to have a Level 2 charger installed in your garage, here’s what you can expect from ADK Electric One:

• Full inspection of all equipment prior to installation
• Site inspection to ensure equipment is installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• An electrical system upgrade, including a new dedicated 40-amp, 240-volt circuit with 8-AWG wiring to support the higher power draw of a Level 2 charger.
• Your licensed electrician from Mr. Electric will install your EVSE equipment to conform to all National Electrical Code and local permit/code requirements.
• Start-up inspection performed to verify equipment is functioning properly in its operational environment.
• Complete EVSE information provided to you regarding equipment features, correct usage, limitations, necessary maintenance, and warranty terms.

Our Excellent EVSE Charger Installation Experience

ADK Electric One has completed over 4,000 EV charger installations to date. We offer a portfolio of product solutions, including EVSE charging stations and circuit protection equipment that touches every part of the electric vehicle infrastructure installation process.