 Home Charging for your EV
 
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Charge Your EV at Home
Are you hesitant to buy an Electric Vehicle because you're unsure how to charge it? Don't be because here at Key Chevy GMC of Newport we will give you the tools and the know how to always keep a steady charge.
Our EV specialists will guide you through what it takes to be an EV owner and teach you how to get most out of your EV. Electric charging is just one of many advantages to owning an EV, and we'll get you on track to find the Charger that is right for you.
Charging Levels
We know that everyone who buys an Electric Vehicle is excited to add their brand new EV home chargers to the decor of their home but before you install your home charger you will want to have an understanding of the different types of charging levels. Different chargers make sense for different people and different situations. Most public charging stations are typically level 2 allowing for DC fast charging giving you a quick boost to get on your way, while level 1 chargers require longer periods of charging.
Level 1 Charger
This type of charger is ideal for people that are not constantly on the road and can allow their car to charge overnight. Level 1 Chargers use an 120-volt household outlet. These type of chargers are typically included in the purchase of an EV. Unlike level 2 chargers you likely do not have to require professional installation.
Level 2 Charger
The level 2 charger is the more efficient charger and quick charger between the two. The Level 2 charger adds between 10-60 miles of range per hour compared to 2-5 miles for the level 1. The charging efficiency of the level 2 chargers is also greater at 90% efficiency compared to the 80% efficiency of a level 1 charger.
Choosing The right Charger
With all the information about Level 1 Chargers and Level 2 Chargers at your fingertips it can still be difficult making the decision on which works best for your situation. That is why it is important to choose a trusted brand such as General Motors and see how each Level 1 or Level 2 charger differs.
General Motors offers a wide variety of different EV Home chargers that you can choose from. These chargers range from simple and affordable level 1 duel-level cord set chargers to the powerful GM PowerUp+ level 2 chargers.
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Simple Home Installation
Level 2 chargers require being hardwired into your home or installed into a 240-volt circuit which will most likely require a professional. Chevy works with Qmerit North America's most trusted installer for EV chargers.
Level 1 chargers do not require any type of special installation or a professional. These chargers can be plugged directly into any standard 120-volt outlet.
Before any installation of your Home Charger consult with a EV Charging specialist such as Chevy's partners at Qmerit to make sure your charger is being installed correctly.
EV Charging For Beginners From Cars.com
Visit Key Chevy Newport Today!
To find out more about charging your EV contact Key Chevy of Newport and a member of our team will happily get back to you. Located conveniently near Claremont, Hanover, Franklin and Charlestown. We hope you'll stop in for a look to see this new model for yourself. Bring any questions you have with you, our staff is more than happy to answer each of them.
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