Is going all EV worth it for a household

It’s great that your solar generation has given you a negative bill… Let’s move away from fossil fuels quickly

I’m looking to switch to EV but want to check the overall costs, including a home charger. What brands are people using for Level 2 home chargers? Did you get it installed, and if so, what did it cost?

@DolphGabbana
We have the Pulsar Plus Wallbox charger and got it hardwired. The electrician had to run a new line from the back of the house to the front. Costs can vary, but charger and install were around $2,200

@Monroe
Thanks for the info! I’ll look into the Pulsar. My electrical panel to charger location is about 15 feet, so when I got a quote for $1,100 for just the installation, I was surprised.

@DolphGabbana
There are many good Level 2 chargers in the $300 to $500 range. Installation could cost you up to a couple of grand, depending on your situation.

Don’t overthink it

Day said:
@DolphGabbana
There are many good Level 2 chargers in the $300 to $500 range. Installation could cost you up to a couple of grand, depending on your situation.

Don’t overthink it

Thanks for your input! I see many Level 2 units, so I was curious which ones folks like. Not overthinking, just making sure it won’t be a $5,000 surprise.

@DolphGabbana
You can get a decent Grizzl-E charger on Amazon for about $300. Just need an electrician to install a NEMA 14-50 plug in your garage. My electrician charged me $500 for that.

@DolphGabbana
Check if your utility offers rebates for installing a Level 2 charger

I know this question has been asked before, but how do you manage long trips over 10 hours? I want an EV, but my partner is against it

Morgan said:
I know this question has been asked before, but how do you manage long trips over 10 hours? I want an EV, but my partner is against it

We won’t use the Niro for long trips, but we recently did San Diego to Berkeley and back in the EV6 and mostly it was a smooth experience. The LA area can be tricky for charging since there are so many EVs and not enough chargers, plus some people charge to 100%.

In my trips to Tahoe, Vegas, and Arizona, I found that charging adds about an hour for every five hours of driving in a gas vehicle. We’re used to it and use the stops every couple of hours to stretch and eat. One key tip for road trips is to go for fast charging rather than charging fully since the charging slows down as you near 100%.