The key to going EV starts with installing the right charger CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto ReviewerAutoCasey@aol.com Probably from now until the end of your natural life, you’ll be hearing about and driving electric vehicles.
Obviously, they’re not for everybody yet. Sure, they drive like jet-powered dreams, silent and swift. But keeping them charged presents the greatest challenge.
Take it from me: I drive them regularly, and charging at home on a 110-volt outlet or trying to find public chargers for a faster replenishment is neither easy nor convenient.
So if you want an electric vehicle, plan on installing a home charger. Upgraded electrical service The usual quote is it will cost less than $1,000 to install an EV charger, especially if subsidized by an automaker as part of the purchase or lease price.