Owning electric vehicles is not for everyone especially for those who travel great distances or carry heavy loads. Battery-powered trucks and cars are the future and Electrify America is targeting to make electric vehicle ownership as efficient as possible. The company is now offering its latest 240-volt Level 2 charger that owners can use at home.
Electrify America launched the Electric Vehicle Home Charger earlier today. It offers up to 7.6 kilowatts of juice and should work well with all EVs currently available in North America. Through this unit, EVs could charge six times faster compared to the Level 1 chargers because they only operate on the standard 120 volts household outlets.
The Electrify America Electric Vehicle Home Charger is retailed at $499, a very competitive price that is almost the same as other competing home chargers. Nina Huesgen, senior manager of Level 2 operations and program management at Electrify America, noted that most drivers (80 percent) charge their vehicles at home. However, the battery packs in many electric vehicles have become so big that charging at home outlets has become an impractical alternative. Because of this, upgraded home charging equipment is necessary.
The all-new Electrify America L2 Home Charger is here. So now you can charge with us at home just like you do on the road! Learn more at: https://t.co/lDkIBavMGK pic.twitter.com/G6ZxximIRn — Electrify America (@ElectrifyAm) October 1, 2019
The Electrify America Electric Vehicle Home Charger links to a NEMA 14-50 outlet, the same type used by big appliances. It can be placed inside or outside and is equipped with a 24-foot cable that is plugged into the EV. Like all other home charging station installation, users must make sure that the electrical wiring at home is in good condition to be able to handle the extra voltage.
Qmerit oversees the installation of Electrify America Electric Vehicle Home Charger and owners can check online to determine their installation needs. The company also provides up to three pricing quotes from electricians in areas near the user. Other companies are offering the same home charging station but Electrify America wants to provide its users with the edge of greater connectivity.
The home station can be linked to the Electrify America app to enable drivers to check their complete charging history, including those made in public and those made at home. An option for a built-in WiFi connection can also provide data on home charging sessions separately.
Electrify America was formed to spend $2 billion of Volkswagen "Dieselgate" penalty money on zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Most of the money was spent on public charging stations on major highways all over the US as well as in high traffic locations in urban areas.
