Interested in an eco-friendly plug-in hybrid model from Toyota, like the Toyota Prius Prime or the Toyota RAV4 Prime? Looking ahead to the Toyota bZ4X, the first-ever full Toyota EV that will soon be released? Then you’ll need to know how to prepare your home for an electric vehicle or a plug-in electric vehicle.
Now, typically when you drive a new car home to Palmdale, you simply need to worry about where to park it. With an electric vehicle, though, you’ll need to have an electric vehicle charging station installed. There certainly are EV charging stations throughout the Valencia area, but it would be highly inconvenient to rely on them as your sole sources of charging. So, without further ado, consider the following steps to take in order to prepare your home for an electric vehicle, as recommended by Frontier Toyota.
1. Decide on Your Preferred AKA Charging Level (Charging Type).
There are two types of electric vehicle charging stations available. With Level 1 electric vehicle charging, batteries can take days to fully charge. Meanwhile, with Level 2 electric vehicle charging, batteries will reach a full charge in several hours. With Level 2 DC charging specifically, your EV will reach a specific charge level in a short period of time (i.e. 80%), and the rest of the charge will take longer.
2. Ready Your Garage.
Clean and organize your garage in Lancaster to prepare it for the arrival of your electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid model.
3. Find Your Power Panel and Assess Consumption.
Locate the power panel in your home, which distributes electricity throughout the building. You will need to identify its rating for a maximum amount of current flow measured in Amperes. From there, you will want to assess how much electricity is consumed in your household, so as not to overload the power panel when you install your electric vehicle charging station.
4. Hire an Electrician.
Turn to the experts if you need assistance determining your household’s electricity consumption. An electrician can also install a dedicated 240V plug or add a hardwired circuit back to the power panel.
5. Buy Your Charger and Have it Installed
Have an electrician install your electric vehicle charging station, and enjoy the convenience of at-home charging!
Contact Frontier Toyota to Learn More About Electric Vehicle Charging, Batteries, and More!
Do you have any questions about electric vehicle charging, batteries, or any other topic as it relates to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models? Contact Frontier Toyota to get the information you need today!