Are you thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Whether you enjoy the sleek, modern designs of today's models, want to eliminate the cost of gas from your monthly expenses, or prefer to drive a more environmentally friendly vehicle, there are many reasons why electric cars are becoming more popular than ever before.
You will need an electric vehicle charging station at your home or business. You have heard that electric vehicles can be plugged into a standard outlet, but doing so comes at great risk. EV batteries require lots of power and most home systems are not equipped to handle the load.
Installing an EV charge station gives you safety, energy efficiency, and far less time to charge. Call Kincaid Electric to schedule your EV charging station today.
Serving Polk County: Lake Wales, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, Lakeland, Dundee, Frostproof, Auburndale, Polk City, Davenport, Fort Meade, Lake Alfred, and the surrounding Central Florida communities. Call (863) 676-0198 to book.
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Why Not Just Use A Regular Outlet
Level 1 charging from a standard 120 volt outlet is technically possible and practically a bad idea for daily driving.
- A Level 1 outlet adds only a few miles of range per hour, so a full charge can take more than a day
- An EV draws its maximum current continuously for hours, which is a duty cycle ordinary receptacles and their circuits were never designed for
- Continuous load on a shared circuit heats connections, and heated connections are how outlet fires start
- A Level 2 circuit is dedicated, correctly sized, GFCI-protected where required, and built for continuous duty
- Level 2 typically charges four to eight times faster, so the car is full overnight every night
How We Install An EV Charger
- 1
Load calculation
We check whether your existing service has the capacity for a continuous Level 2 load. This determines everything that follows.
- 2
Charger and location
Hardwired or plug-in, indoor or outdoor rated, and where it needs to sit so the cable reaches the car port comfortably.
- 3
Panel work if needed
If the service cannot carry it, we quote the panel upgrade separately and honestly so you can decide before committing.
- 4
Circuit installation
A dedicated circuit run in clean conduit, correctly sized for continuous duty, terminated properly at both ends.
- 5
Permit, inspection, and test
Permitted and inspected work, then tested with your actual vehicle before we leave.
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EV Chargers FAQs
Do I need to upgrade my panel first?
Sometimes. A Level 2 charger is a substantial continuous load. If your service has spare capacity and an open double-pole space, we can often add the circuit as it stands. If not, the panel comes first. The load calculation answers it before you spend anything.
How long does installation take?
A straightforward install with the panel near the parking spot is typically a few hours. Long conduit runs, detached garages, or trenching to a car port take longer. If a panel upgrade is needed, that is a separate day.
Do you install all charger brands?
Yes, Level 2 charging stations for all major electric vehicle brands. Tell us which vehicle and which unit you are considering, or we can recommend one based on your vehicle and where it needs to go.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger?
Yes, in Polk County an EV charger circuit is permitted work. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection. It protects you at resale and keeps your homeowners coverage intact.
Can you install chargers for our business?
Yes. Workplace and customer charging for offices, retail, and multi-family properties, including multiple units on a shared service with appropriate load management.
Can I install a Level 2 EV charger myself?
A Level 2 circuit is a 240 volt continuous load, which is not a category we would have anyone learn on. In Polk County it is permitted work, and an unpermitted installation is a problem for your homeowners cover and at resale. Beyond the permit, the failures we get called to are undersized conductors, a breaker chosen as though the load were intermittent, and terminations that heat up over months of daily charging.
How much will my electric bill increase with a Level 2 charger?
Work it out from your own driving rather than from an average. Take your typical miles per week, divide by the miles your car gets per kilowatt hour, and multiply by the rate per kilowatt hour on your utility bill. That gives you a figure you can trust. Most drivers find it is less than they were spending on petrol, and charging overnight where a time of use rate is offered lowers it further.
What size breaker is required for a Level 2 EV charger?
It follows the charger, and a charger is a continuous load, so the circuit is sized at 125 percent of its continuous current. In practice a 40 amp charger goes on a 50 amp circuit and a 48 amp charger on a 60 amp circuit, with the conductor sized to match. The manufacturer instructions are the governing document and we install to them. Which charger your service can actually support is what the load calculation answers first.