What Is an EVSE Charger?
If you're uncertain about the type of EV charger you need, we've compiled some basic information to help you decide. There are three types of EV charging devices: Level 1 Charger, Level 2 Charger, and Level 3 Charger:
- Level 1: Comes standard with most electric vehicles and can be plugged into any normal three-prong outlet, making it easy to use without any EV charging station installation required. However, the Level 1 charger charges the vehicle batteries very slowly and is best suited for overnight use, taking 20 hours or more to fully charge a car's battery.
- Level 2: A more advanced EVSE charger that works much faster, taking about three hours to fully charge an EV. It requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit and must be professionally installed in your garage.
- Level 3: The standalone device you see at public charging stations that can add 160 miles of driving range to an EV's batteries in about half an hour. While it is prohibitively expensive for most EV owners and has an industrial-level power draw that makes it unavailable to homeowners, if you own or work at an industrial building, it is possible to have a Level 3 charger installed there.
-
EV Charger Installation and Replacement
When it comes to charging up your new EV in half the time, there’s nothing better than a Level 2 charger. And when it comes to installing a fast, efficient Level 2 home charger in your garage, driveway, or carport, you can trust the licensed electricians at your local Mr. Electric®.
-
EV Charger Repair and Service
Whatever brand of charging station you have, Mr. Electric can repair all components for your home charging station, including: power control units (PCU), battery monitoring systems (BMS), converters, power modules, cords, rectifiers, and dispensers.