EV Charger
Installation & Service
Do you have a new electric vehicle or are you looking at upgrading the charger?
We are here to install the new charger.
Level 1 —
Comes standard with most electric vehicles
Requires: Normal three-prong outlet - installation not required
Charging time: Very slow - 30+hrs, 3-5 miles of range per hour
Voltage: 120v
Level 1 charging works well for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) because they have smaller batteries, currently less than 25 kWh.
Level 2 —
Level 2: This is the most common for home chargers as it charges at a much faster rate.
Requires: Dedicated 240-volt circuit and an electrician to install
Charging time: Much faster - 8-10hrs, 12-80 miles of range per hour (depending on power output)
Voltage: 240v
Most BEV owners find that Level 2 charging better suits their daily charging needs. Since EVs have much larger batteries, Level 1 charging is too slow for most daily charging, unless the vehicle isn’t needed to drive very far on a daily basis.
Level 3 —
Level 3: DC Fast charging/Supercharging
Requires: Standalone device - not typically available at a residential location
Charging time: Can charge to 80% in just 30 minutes, 3-20 miles of range per minute
Voltage: 480v
Types of Chargers:
There are three levels of EV charging; Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. The higher the level of charging, the faster the charging process, as more power is delivered to the vehicle.
Which charger is right for you?
The first step in deciding which charger is right for you is identifying your needs and daily driving habits. Most BEV owners choose to install Level 2 charging equipment at their residence, because it charges the vehicle up to 10 times faster than Level 1 charging.
When you use Bowman Electric, we help with the following:
First, we assess the property to determine your home's current power
Based on that, we help you in picking the right charger for your needs
Upgrade your electrical systems as needed - including a new dedicated 40-amp, 240v circuit with 8-AWG wiring to support the higher power draw of a Level 2 charger
Installation by one of our licensed and insured electricians per all National Electrical Code and local permit/code requirements
