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A charging station, aka charge point, or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is essential if you’re to get the most out of your EV. Most cars come with a simple standard outlet wall charger, which can take up to 12 hours to charge the car. So, if you need juice fast and you don’t want to go to a nearby public parking lot that has charge stations, then you need to invest in a Level 2 home charger.
Most at-home units, like the JuiceBox 32 below, require NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 outlets, so if your garage isn’t currently equipped with one you’ll need to contact an electrician in order to get an outlet installed. There are also hardwired units that you can buy like the JuiceBox 40, which will give you a slightly faster charge than the JuiceBox 32, but we recommend professional installation by a certified electrician for those as well.
Also, there are dozens of utility rebates available across North America, so before you buy make sure you look into the ones you can take advantage of in your hometown. There are also potential tax credits you can take advantage of for the cost of your home charging unit and the installation costs.
