Purchasing your first electric vehicle is exciting, but did you know that you could charge it from the comfort of your own property? If it's your first electric vehicle, it can make the transition to owning an electric vehicle much easier. Let’s look at three facts about electric vehicle charging on your property.

1. You Can Standardize Your Costs

When you’re out in public using charging stations, prices can vary a lot by state and region. In our experience, how you're charged can differ as well. Some stations charge by kilowatt hour and some charge by time. When you charge on your property, you'll see a much more consistent bill for charging, versus paying different amounts depending on what station you go to.

2. The Convenience Is Worth the Investment

An important factor that differentiates gas and electric vehicles is the fact that you can charge your electric vehicle at home. If your car needs energy in a pinch, you can charge it up from the comfort of your living room if you've installed an electric vehicle charging station on your property. It's much more convenient than the same situation with a gas vehicle. When you're using a gas-powered car, when it's running low on gas, you're forced to take a chance on your tank running empty while you drive, just praying that you make it to the gas station.

3. You Have to Prepare For Trips Differently

Since charging an electric vehicle isn’t like filling up at a gas station, there are a few things you need to learn. One will be how to manage the time it takes to charge. Filling up a car usually only takes a few minutes of your time and you’re ready to go. According to Twilio, a software provider, it takes level two chargers between four and 10 hours to charge battery electric vehicles and between one and two hours for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. A short charge works well for commuting around your neighborhood, but you’ll need to plan differently for long road trips. No matter how long you need to charge your vehicle, with a home charging station, you'll have it charging while you're relaxing at home.

These are just a few facts you should know about having electric vehicle charging stations on your property. If you’re considering having an electrical charging station installed, you need to connect with the right electrical professionals. Please give Mendoza Electric a call today for these services.