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How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle

2022 Chevy Bolt EV Pulling into Driveway

Electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt EV have become very appealing to a lot Raleigh drivers, thanks to high gas prices. These automobiles are great for saving on gas, but you will need to prepare your home for an electric vehicle. Charging batteries with an electric charging station may be one of the things you should consider. Is an electric vehicle charging station worth the cost? Keep reading to find out.

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Should You Buy an Electric Vehicle Charging Station?

Why do some drivers opt to buy a home electric vehicle charging station when they could just use the cord that came with their electric vehicle? Charging batteries is much faster with one of these home power stations. On the other hand, units like that have to be purchased separately and professionally installed. Fortunately, Chevrolet will cover standard installation of a Level 2 charging outlet for eligible customers who purchase or lease a Bolt EUV or Bolt EV!* 

Here are the different charging methods and how to tell which one is best for you:

  • Public charging – You just run short errands in a city with lots of public electric vehicle charging stations. We should see more and more of these stations pop up in the Apex area as the years go by.
  • Level 1 home charging – You drive less than 50 miles a day in your electric vehicle. Charging batteries this way will often take overnight or longer. This method only uses the cord that came with the vehicle.
  • Level 2 home charging – You drive more than 50 miles a day or need to charge the car faster than overnight. This method requires an electric vehicle home charger.

How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – 3 Steps

So, you’ve taken everything into consideration and have decided an electric vehicle charging station would be right for you. How do you prepare your home for an electric vehicle? Follow these steps:

How to Prepare Your Home for an Electric Vehicle – Level 2 Home Charging

  • Clean your garage and prepare a space for the charger.
  • Purchase your charger from your car’s manufacturer or an approved retailer.
  • Hire an electrician to install it. Chevrolet collaborates with Qmerit to help you with this part.

Check Out the Electric Vehicles at Hendrick Chevrolet Cary 

Are you thinking you would like to enjoy the benefits of driving an electric vehicle? Then check out the electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt EV that are on our lot. If you’d like to learn more about these vehicles, we’re just down the road from Holly Springs. So, stop by or give us a call!

 

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*Must show proof of a current lease of a 2020 model year or newer Chevrolet vehicle or be a current owner of a 2011 model year or newer Chevy vehicle for at least 30 days prior to the new vehicle sale. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25.

*Finance charges accrue from date of financing. Deferred monthly payments for 90 days.  Monthly payment is $17.05 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment: 7.5%. Must finance with GM Financial. Down payment required at signing, if applicable. Not available in PA. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25.

*2.4% APR for 36 Monthly payment is $28.82 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment: varies by model. Must finance with GM Financial. Down payment required at signing, if applicable. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 3/3/25.

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