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What sockets should I install for electric vehicles?

Determine the position of 240V socket

The first step in planning the electric vehicle charging station is to determine the most appropriate installation position of 240V, and the socket should be close to the location where the electric vehicle is parked.

Purchase of household electric vehicle charger

There are several kinds of chargers for electric vehicles. Different chargers have different functions. Now most electric vehicles are equipped with 240V mobile chargers to save money and provide more needed charging. If your electric vehicle is not equipped with a Class 2 charger, you should find a UL certified charger. Purchase according to your needs.

Hire electricians or use existing infrastructure to install electric vehicle charging stations

If there is a 240V socket near your car, you don’t need to hire an electrician. The 240V intelligent splitter acts as an intelligent 240V power board, which can be plugged into the existing 240V socket at home and allows two appliances, one appliance and the electric vehicle to share power.

If there is no 240V, you need to hire an electrician to install it. There are many types of 240V sockets, so you need to use a specific socket compatible with the charger you purchased. In most cases, you will need a NEMA 14-50 socket.

Switch the electricity meter to service time

Another way to save additional funds is to think about the registered time of use (TOU) rate of power companies. Most utility companies provide customers with TOU rate tables to reduce the use of energy during peak hours.

For TOU, electric vehicles can take advantage of relatively cheap electricity charges, so after obtaining two electric vehicles in one place, you can ask your power company to change your rate table to TOU.

Apply for tax refund and tax credit

In addition to the many rebates and tax credits available for the purchase of electric vehicles, there are other plans for home charging stations. Consult your tax professional to ensure that you can claim a tax credit

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