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Electricity is a vital part of our everyday lives. Many activities require electricity in some form. It is therefore extremely important that our electrical systems are always functioning. Whenever you have any problems with your electrical system, you’ll need a trusted residential electrical professional with the job. Working on any electricity is extremely dangerous, so you’ll always need to hire professional for anything complicated. At Vincent Anthony Electric, we know how important electricity is to you and your family. We will ensure that you’re receiving the best in quality, professional repairs and service.
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Servicing: Deland, Lake Helen, Orange City, DeBary, Deltona
Whether Volusia County EV owners currently drive their cars or are planning to purchase an EV in the future, there is growing awareness of the need for home charging as more models become available such as the Tesla Model 3, the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Rivian R1T, the Chevrolet Equinox EV and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 for example. A home charging point which has been installed by a qualified electrician is the most convenient way for most people to charge their EVs at home.
Electric vehicles, or EVs, typically come with a 120-volt Level 1 charging cable that can be plugged into any 120-volt outlet to charge the vehicle. However, newer electric and hybrid vehicles are also coming with larger battery packs, and as such, these vehicles take longer to fully charge when using a 120-volt charging method. Level 1 charging adds approximately 3 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging. So for example, a vehicle with a 250-mile range would take approximately 50 hours to fully charge from an empty battery. Most people do not have 50 hours in their daily schedule to charge their vehicle every night. As such, most people will turn to a Level 2 charging method to overnight charge their vehicle.
A Level 2 home charger is typically installed as a 240-volt dedicated circuit running from your electrical panel to your garage or parking area. The actual charging unit can be either indoors or outdoors. However, most vehicles can be fully charged from a ‘dead’ battery in as little as 4-8 hours depending on the vehicle’s battery size and amperage requirements. The vast majority of home charging occurs while the car owner is sleeping. Therefore, the car is always 100% charged the next morning!
The process for having an EV charger installed at your home involves having a licensed electrician run a 240 volt dedicated charging cable from your home’s main electrical panel out to where you will park your car, whether that be in your garage or in an outdoor parking area in your back yard. As for the location of the parking space, that can be anywhere in the home. It will depend on the configuration of the electrical supply in your home. Typically, installing a 240 volt dedicated charging cable is an easy process. Most older homes will require an upgrade to the main electrical panel to handle the additional amperage required to charge your EV.
Home charging is by far the most cost effective way to keep your electric vehicle charged. To give you an idea of the cost to fully charge your electric vehicle to 80% of capacity, it is estimated to cost around $1.00 to $1.50 per gallon of gasoline at current prices. Off-peak overnight electricity rates through your utility will save you even more money than public charging. In the long run, charging at home will save you a fortune compared to the cost of gasoline over the life of your vehicle.
Convenience. While the stress of waiting in long lines to fuel a vehicle at public gas stations can be a challenge for any driver, it is especially irksome for EV owners. As an EV owner, you wake up every morning to a 100% charged battery. You get to go wherever you want, anytime you want, without any worry or concern for running out of fuel. It is one of the greatest benefits of owning an Electric Vehicle and we believe it to be a very important factor to consider when choosing to go Electric.
Homeowners in western Volusia County who are looking to purchase an electric car or who have recently purchased an electric car for their household should seek a professional charger installation. A licensed electrician will be able to evaluate the home’s electric panel and then provide a quote for an EV charging station, as well as determine which model would best suit the EV and the household’s typical usage.
The homeowner in western Volusia County that is currently driving an Electric Vehicle (EV) but has not yet had a professional installed charging station, or the homeowner contemplating purchasing an Electric Vehicle (EV), would greatly benefit from having a professional assess your homes electrical panel and recommend the right type and model of EV charging station for your specific make and model vehicle. They can then go on to professionally install the necessary 240 volt circuit to charge your new EV.
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Electrical Panel Maintenance & UpgradesRenovation & New Construction WorkTelecomm/ Broadband ServicesProperty Maintenance Electrical WorkRecessed LightingIndustrial Installation & RepairsSecurity LightingSurge ProtectionElectrical ConstructionParking Lot LightingTrack LightingService Repairs & UpgradesElectric Vehicle Charging StationsLandscape LightingField Service & Testing24/7 emergency service