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There are two types of home EV charging stations. A Level 1 home charging station simply plugs into a standard 120-volt household outlet. However, it can take up to 24 hours to charge your EV battery from empty to the optimum 80 percent level, according to ChargeHub, a website for EV owners.Article content
You must ensure your electrical panel can handle an EV’s significant energy demand, as placing too much demand on the panel can cause a fire. An electrician will determine your existing energy use and advise you whether you need to upgrade the panel.Article content Old Ottawa South homeowner John Purkis had that in mind when he upgraded to a 200-amp panel to install a Level 2 home charging station. A long-time environmental advocate, he hopes to install an air-source heat pump in the future, which the upgraded panel will help support.Article contentMake sure your charging station is approved for use in Canada, says Lapierre, who warns that some inexpensive chargers sold online may not be legal here.
And it may not be feasible at all. Susan and David Kim wanted to install a Level 2 charger in the Ottawa home they are renting. However, due to a range of factors in their older home, they would have needed to install a secondary electrical panel. Since they are only renting for a year, the investment did not make sense.
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