Home car charging stations are being asked about more and more by homeowners in Apex, NC, and the region. While having your own EV charger installation is nice, there may be more to it that they don’t realize. At Bolton Construction & Service we will take the time to explain some of the things that homeowners aren’t aware of when it comes to an electrical vehicle charging installation.
It is important to be aware that no matter where you have your electric vehicle charger installed, wiring will likely need to be run to accommodate the 240-volt connection. Additionally, your home’s electrical system may need an upgrade to properly handle this new electrical device. Contact our team today to discuss all of the aspects of an EV charger installation.
If you have a fairly modern home, such as one that has been built in the last 30-40 years, then you likely have a 200-amp electrical service for your home. These usually don’t have any problems handling the addition of a home car charging station. However, if you have an older home that has less than 100-amp service, you will likely require an upgrade to the 200-amp service. 100-amp service just isn’t enough to handle all of the electrical devices that we have these days, especially when you add an EV charging station.
While you can use a standard outlet for charging, you will want to ensure that this outlet is on a dedicated 20-amp circuit. If the wiring is such that the outlet that you want to use is shared with other outlets, this is something that you will likely want to change. And adding a home car charging station is not something that a homeowner should deal with themselves.
When you decide that you want an electrical vehicle charging installation, you will need to determine the best location for it. Many homeowners in Apex, North Carolina, choose to install it in their garage as that is where their electric vehicle will be stored. However, others may choose to have it installed elsewhere on the property to make it more convenient or to save costs involved with the installation. Bolton Construction & Service can help you choose the best location and provide you with cost estimates as well.
Home car charging stations are one of the latest things that homeowners are adding to their homes. In 1994, the downtown area was designated a historic district, and the Apex train depot, built in 1867, is designated a Wake County landmark. Since Apex was near the state capital, it became a trading center. The railroad shipped products such as lumber, tar, and tobacco. In 2015, Apex was named the number-one place to live in America, according to Money magazine. Contact us today to learn more about EV charger installations.
