Studies have shown that on the average in the U.S.-- including the cleanliness of the varying power sources—EVs do reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. However, EV batteries use a huge amount of fossil fuels to manufacture. The minerals required Cobalt, nickel, lithium and manganese is limited in supply and just like in oil production, mining operations can be hazardous to surrounding communities’ water and air.

Many elements need to be determined by the electrician at first visit

Size of the service available

Type of vehicle & type of charger

The charger you get with the purchase of the EV typically requires 120/110 volt-outlet

$80,000. Vehicle usually have the longest range 400-miles plus per charge

$50,000. Vehicle usually have around 300-mile range

$30,000. Vehicle usually have around 250 +/- miles per range

While EVs are more expensive to purchase they are less expensive to operate than gas

Minimal service requirements.

Always consult the manufacture’s guide. Typically, YES. The charger will regulate and discontinue charging once the vehicle is fully charged. Furthermore, most EV chargers come with apps that can be preset to be charged when the kW rate is lowest. Most EV chargers will top off the required full charge.

Always consult the manufacture’s guide. Typically advised not to run your EV charge below 20% and usually max charge to 80%.

NO! Not every battery will accept the charge at the same electrical rate.

Example: The first generation EVs were only capable of charging at 50kW. So, a road trip will take a long time to charge, i.e overnight at the hotel 110 outlet.

Today’s Level 3 TESLA Superchargers take advantage of 350kW 15 min charge = 200 miles. Tesla has 2,300 Multi-charging sites with 26,500.00 stalls in the U.S.

You park at an airport and are gone for 1 or 2 weeks. Yes, the battery charge will deplete. Some airports have long term parking with EV charging. Be sure to check before you leave for any great period. You may have to reserve your spot. Check with the airport.

First consult your manufacturer’s guide

Tesla app provides supercharger locations available in real time. All brands can charge at Tesla sites with the proper adapter.

Step 1 Download the Tesla App.

Step 2 Select charge non-Tesla

Step 3 Find us button’ and it will locate the nearest ‘magic dock’ charging station.

Follow the remaining steps on the app.

Level 2 chargers require A QUALIFIED ELECTRIAN installation for at home charging.

Remember the EV charger is very much like your cell phone.

HOWEVER, THE CORD CARRIES FAR MORE ELECTRICITY. USING THE RIGHT

EQUIPMENT PROPERLY INSTALLED IS SAFE IF YOU FOLLOW SOME STEPS TO

HELP ENSURE THE CAR’S BATTERY HEALTH AND YOU OWN WELL-BEING.

Level 2 chargers require a dedicated 240-volt circuit/50-60 amp breaker to avoid overload.

A qualified electrician must install the equipment.

Maintain the charging station’s parts and replace damaged or worn components that can malfunction.

Cover outdoor charging equipment to prevent water damage

PRO-TIP: While it is generally safe to charge an eV when raining, the owner’s manual has the manufacturer’s special guidance for charging in wet conditions.

Level 1 -120- volt outlet = Will require overnight to charge EV

Level 1 -120- volt outlet = Will supply 2-3 miles of range per hour of charge

Level 2- 240- volt outlet = Will require approx. ¼ of the night

Level 2 -240- volt outlet = Will supply 44 miles of range per hour of charge

Commercial 3 phase 480 volt hardwired to the panel. Commercial applications (tesla)

Commercial Tesla superchargers charge up within 20 min 80% charge

Tesla has a unique charging plug only used at Tesla Charging Stations

Adapter plugs can be used on tesla charging stations, for non-Tesla EVs

Tesla has 2374 supercharging stations around the USA and 6610 charging stations worldwide.

The manufacture’s guidelines will advise. Cover the EV charging station outlet to avoid water entry.