When the time comes to buy your new EV model in The Woodlands, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is how you need to prepare your home for it. Though EVs have plenty of benefits, there are a few aspects that will take a bit of preparation such as the charging station. When you buy an EV model, you’ll want to be able to charge it at home. Learn more about home charging options with our finance team at Tom Peacock Nissan so you can better prepare yourself for an EV model near Spring.
It’s a good idea to do some research on EV chargers before you choose one for your new vehicle. Keep in mind that most car charging systems fall into Level 1 or level 2. Here’s some more information on that:
Before your charging station arrives, be sure to clean out or organize your garage to make some room. You may want to declutter especially if your garage has been used as a Conroe storage space for a while.
Locate the power panel in your home. This panel distributes electricity throughout your entire home. It should be rated for a maximum amount of current flow which is measured in Amperes. Most new homes come with a 100 Amp power panel. To check the amperage rating on your panel, check the main circuit breaker.
Next, you’ll want to get a handle on how much electricity you consistently use in your house by taking a self-assessment of your electricity usage before you install an EV charging system. You don’t want to overload your panel.
The next step is to hire an electrician. You can go over your concerns about your power consumption and adding an EV charging system. You can also have them install a dedicated 240-volt plug or add a hardwired circuit back to the power panel. Usually, this costs a couple of hundred dollars but could be up to $1,000 or $3,000 if it’s found that your power panel is not sufficient as-is and requires upgrading.
If you haven’t already researched and purchased an EV charger at this point, it would be time to do so and have it professionally installed by the electrician of your choice.
If you have more questions about getting your home ready for an electric vehicle, you can reach out to our team. We look forward to helping you get the information you need in order to drive off in the new EV that’s right for you.
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