From The Duke of Middleville.

Before you spend $2,000 or more installing a Level 2 EV charger at home, you need to know whether you actually need one.

In this video, I break down Level 1 EV charging using a regular 120-volt household outlet. We look at how many miles a regular outlet can add overnight, why miles per kilowatt-hour matters, which electric vehicles work best with Level 1 charging, and when Level 2 charging makes more sense.

I also share my personal experience using Level 1 charging for 12 years with two Chevy Volts, plus what changed when I moved to larger electric vehicles like my Rivian R1T.

We cover:

Level 1 EV charging explained
Regular outlet EV charging
How many miles Level 1 charging adds overnight
6 amps vs 8 amps vs 12 amps
Miles per kilowatt-hour explained
Best EVs for Level 1 charging
Chevy Bolt EV, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevy Equinox EV, Chevy Blazer EV, Cadillac Lyriq, Rivian R2, Rivian R1T, Rivian R1S, and more
Winter EV range loss
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) explained
The 80% rule for continuous electrical loads
Level 1 charging safety
Home charging cost per mile
Level 2 charger installation cost
Level 1 charging plus occasional direct current fast charging
When Level 2 charging actually pays for itself

The big question is not whether Level 1 charging is slow. It is. The real question is whether it is enough to replace your normal daily driving while your electric vehicle is parked overnight.

For some EV owners, a regular household outlet may be enough. For others, Level 2 charging is the better long-term solution. This video helps you do the math before spending money you may not need to spend.

Question for you: How many miles do you drive on a normal day, and do you think Level 1 charging would work for your lifestyle?

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