Are you considering upgrading your East Greenwich commute with an exciting new BMW electric vehicle? If so, you’ll need to decide what kind of electric vehicle home charger to get. This guide from the team at BMW of Warwick will explain your electric vehicle home charging station options and walk you through how to install an EV charger at home. If you have any questions about how to charge an electric vehicle at home, feel free to contact us.
While there is an ever-growing network of public EV charging stations, home charging will most likely be your primary method. Ready to get started preparing your home for a new BMW iX SUV or BMW i4 Sedan? The first step is to decide which type of electric vehicle home charger you prefer. Review your options below:
You’ll want to clean out your garage and create a space where you can park your car near an outlet. Just make sure that you have enough room to have easy access to your electric vehicle home charging station.
If you plan on installing a Level 2 electric vehicle home charger, you’ll need an 240V outlet installed and wired to your power panel. You’ll also need to inspect your main circuit breaker to determine how many amps your power panel can handle. If it’s less than 100 amps, you’ll need to hire an electrician to upgrade your panel.
Ready to install an EV charger at home? With a Level 2 electric vehicle home charging station you’ll need to hire an electrician to install a 240V outlet in your garage and have it wired to your power panel. This should only cost a few hundred bucks in the Providence area. However, if you need to upgrade your panel, you can expect to pay between $1,000 and $3,000.
If you’re preparing for a Level 1 charger, all you need to do is park your car next to a 120V 3-pronged outlet in your garage and plug in. Just about every EV comes standard with a Level 1 charger. If you’re preparing for a Level 2 charger, reach out to our parts department to purchase the cord.
Give us a call at (401) 244-4796 if you have further questions about how to install an EV charger at home, what type of EV charger to buy, or how to charge an electric vehicle at home. The friendly and knowledgeable team at our Warwick dealership will be happy to fill you in on the benefits of electric vehicles, electric car battery life expectancy, the available EV tax credits, and more. Electrify your Cranston driving experience with a new BMW EV today!
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