Most Home Installations Are Level 2 Chargers

There are three types of EV chargers available today: level one, two, and three. Each charges faster than the previous level, and requires more energy.

Level one chargers plug into a standard wall outlet (120V), and often come with the vehicle at purchase (besides Teslas, as of earlier this year). They do not require an electrician, or any installation in general. Just plug in. Unfortunately, they are slow, often taking 10 or more hours to recharge the typical car battery. But if you mostly run quick errands around town with occasional multi-hour trips, a level one charger is the cheapest option.

Level two chargers are a big upgrade, as charging takes half the time (4-5 hours). Almost always, home charger installation involves a level two. Level two chargers often require adjustments to your home’s electrical system, such as installing dedicated circuits and outlets. You’ll also find these chargers in public parking lots, like at the grocery store or a restaurant.

Level three (or “DC fast chargers”) are the quickest (30-60 minutes), but they are publicly owned. You’ll find them at highway rest stops, for example. Fast charging (including Tesla Supercharging) also requires an immense amount of energy that will rapidly degrade any EV’s battery if plugged in daily.

You can acquire many level two chargers yourself, or, if you hire an electrician, use one they have in stock. The electricians we spoke to most commonly install the following chargers:

Tesla Wall Connector(Opens in a new window) ($400)

Tesla J1772 Wall Connector(Opens in a new window) ($550) for non-Tesla EVs

WallBox Pulsar Plus(Opens in a new window) ($650-$700)

JuiceBox(Opens in a new window) ($669-$739)

Chargepoint(Opens in a new window) ($749-$919)

Loop(Opens in a new window)

Amazon has a wide variety of options as well. Note the length of the charging cord before you buy—usually around 20 feet—to ensure it will reach from the wall to your car’s port. Chargers also come with a mobile app that allows you to view charging status.

Here come with Nobi Portable EV Charger And Nobi EV Charging Station for home use.