Level 2 EV Charger Installation Electrician Near Milwaukee, WI
Cut Charging Times With a Home Fast Charger
Buying a fully electric vehicle is the best option against volatile gas prices. The new challenge becomes keeping up with charging your vehicle throughout changing drive schedules. While public charging stations provide fast charging capabilities, many do not exist around the corner for new EV drivers. The solution is a level 2EV charging station installed in your home by experienced electricians at Ideal Electric.
Level 2 chargers are a step up from the conventional level 1 chargers many new electric cars come with. Installed on a 240-volt outlet in your garage or driveway, level 2 chargers can yield as much as 5 times more driving range in a single hour’s charge over level 1. This equates to around 20 range miles an hour.
Why is Level 2 Charging Becoming a Popular Upgrade?
Level 2 chargers allow greater driving distances in less time than level 1 chargers. According to the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHA), the average American drives ~12,800 miles a year. This equates to about 35 miles a day. On a level 2 charger, this would only require 2 hours of charging, while level 1 would require up to 9 hours of charging to meet the demands of an average day.
Upgrading to a level 2 charger prevents EV owners from future-proofing themselves from longer commutes or greater use of their electric vehicle if they’re not charging every night or visiting public fast charging stations. Level 2 chargers can also help alleviate EV range anxiety, or the fear of an electric vehicle not having enough charge to complete the day’s activities.
How much does it cost to install a level 2 EV charger?
The cost of installing a level 2 EV charger in your home ranges from$1200 - $2500. Final pricing on installation is determined by the cost of the charger itself, the labor costs of installing the charger, and any additional upgrades your home’s electrical circuits will need in order to safely operate the new charger.
Can you put a level 2 charger in your home?
Yes, level 2 chargers are possible in homes through the installation of a 240-volt outlet. The outlet oftentimes is run on a dedicated circuit for added protection against circuit overload.
How many amps do you need for a level 2 charger?
Level 2 EV chargers often require a circuit capable of 40-50 amps.
What size breaker do I need for a level 2 EV charger?
Level 2 EV chargers often require a circuit breaker of at least 50 amps. To ensure power charging, installing a 60amp breaker is often best.
Contact Ideal Electric for the installation of a level 2 EV charger in your Milwaukee or Southeastern Wisconsin home.
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You won’t regret working with these guys, be it for residential or commercial work. Jeremy and his team all do excellent work. They are knowledgeable; thorough and really go the extra mile to get the job done right.
Brent Goodson
I have hired Jeremy and his team twice now. Both times, it has been an absolute pleasure working with Jeremy and Mark. Mark was fast, friendly, and professional. He even took time to explain how to tackle other small electrical projects myself (as I do minor renovations on my own). In both cases, the prices were very reasonable and even less than quoted. There is no other company that I will work with in the future, for big or small projects.
David Bognar
I've had two great experiences with Jeremy and Ideal Electric, the most recent was installing a whole house generator. Not only was Jeremy able to do the job substantially cheaper than some of the bigger names, but he did an excellent job, and I can tell that he really cares about the quality of his work and taking care of his customers. I would 100% trust him for all my future electrical needs - I have total confidence that he'll do the job well, and at a fair price.
Ray Kramer
Arrived on time. Took 6 hours in extreme heat and one short deluge, but all is good. I like that they elevated the generator off the ground. Highly recommended.
Barry Keippel
Jeremy and Julian did an amazing job installing some light fixtures and getting my generator up and running at a reasonable price. Jeremy is very communicative, dependable and always answered my phone calls, which is a rare thing to see nowadays. Would highly recommend Ideal Electric.
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Ideal Electric, Inc. is a residential electrician providing services including electrical panel and circuit breaker repair, high voltage electrical, generator installation, home EV charging station installation, whole home surge protection, and more for clients in Wisconsin near West Bend, Cedarburg, Grafton, Saukville, Port Washington, Mequon, Slinger, Hartford, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, Brown Deer, Glendale, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and the surrounding communities.
