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A Simple, Affordable Solution for 240-Volt EV Charging

Posted by Tom Lee on October 21, 2020

Thankfully, there are new solutions for reducing the charging time without springing for a Level 2 charging station that could cost $1,000 or more to buy and install. Several companies are selling charge cords (rather than mounted stations) on Amazon. They are inexpensive and as easy as to use as the cord set that comes with the car.

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Buying Your First Home EV Charger

Posted by Tom Lee on October 20, 2020

It may surprise EV newbies to learn that an electric car’s charger is found on board the vehicle. The charger is not the thing on the wall, but rather the equipment buried in the guts of the car that takes an AC source of juice from your house, and converts it to DC—so your car’s battery pack can be charged.

This fact doesn’t stop nearly everybody from calling the wall-mounted box that supplies 240 volts of electricity a “charger.” That box, cord, and plug have a technical name—Electric Vehicle Service Equipment or EVSE—and if you have an EV, you’re going to want to install one at home.

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Seven Things To Know About Buying a Plug-In Car

Posted by Tom Lee on October 20, 2020

For all the differences between gas and electric cars, there is one key similarity. You still need to go through a salesperson at a car dealership. And dealerships are in competition with one another for your business. Once you decide on a specific model, speak to several dealerships in your area to see which one has the best deal. This small step can save you thousands of dollars. (Tesla is the exception to this rule. The innovative company operates its own retail stores.)

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Electric Cars Pros and Cons

Posted by Tom Lee on October 20, 2020

It only takes one ride in a battery-powered car to understand the improved ride quality of an EV compared to a vehicle using a petroleum-powered internal combustion engine. An electric car is very quiet and very smooth. It makes most regular cars seem clunky and outdated. What surprises people more is the high torque (axle-twisting power) offered by EVs. Step on the accelerator and power is delivered immediately to the wheels, providing an exhilarating driving experience.

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How much does it cost to get an electric charger installed at home?

Posted by Tom Lee on October 20, 2020

Whether you already have an electric vehicle (EV) or you’re looking to get one for the first time, home charging is an important factor to consider.

Some people prefer to test an EV for a while before installing a charge point at home, while others go the whole hog from the off. Whichever category you fall into, most people in the UK do more than 90% of their EV charging at home, so it’s a key issue.

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