If you own a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), you might be wondering whether you can use a level 2 charger for home charging. The short answer is yes, you can. In fact, a level 2 charger is a great option for most PHEVs, as it provides faster charging than a standard 120-volt outlet. A […]
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When considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) in Canada it is essential to consider the amount of long-range drop you will have with our cold winters. All Electric cars experience some degree of range loss in cold weather. This is referred to as Range drop. The amount of Range drop can be up to 50-60
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Things To Consider When Installing A Commercial EV Charging Station As more consumers purchase electric vehicles it will become necessary for businesses across Canada to install commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to meet this demand. There are numerous benefits for companies to install EV charging stations at their workplaces. On-Site EV chargers can provide
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Level 1 chargers are typically included with the purchase of an EV. It plugs into a standard 120 (v) AC outlet with a power output of 1.3kW to 2.4 k.W. This power outlet is equivalent to 3-4 KM of EV range per hour in ideal situations. This is the slowest charging rate outlet available. A
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Currently most EV cars come with an adaptor that your can plug into a charging unit that plugs into any standard 120 volt outlet. However, if you look at the charging rate for a 120 Volt outlet it will charge your Electric Vehicle VERY slowly. A Level 1 charger that plugs into a dedicated standard
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