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EV driver shares honest thoughts after electrician massively upgrades home garage for free: 'I seriously doubt … anyone would be disappointed'

"I'm actually really starting to like it."

One Redditor took to the r/BoltEV community to offer an inside look at the installation of their home electric vehicle charging station by Qmerit.

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Saving extra money on regular expenses is never a bad thing. It's even better when the technology that helps you do so includes free installation. 

One Redditor took to the r/BoltEV community to offer an inside look at the installation of their home electric vehicle charging station by Qmerit — and it didn't cost them a dime. 

One Redditor took to the r/BoltEV community to offer an inside look at the installation of their home electric vehicle charging station by Qmerit.
Photo Credit: Reddit
One Redditor took to the r/BoltEV community to offer an inside look at the installation of their home electric vehicle charging station by Qmerit.
Photo Credit: Reddit

In their post, the EV driver shared a number of pictures that detailed the process of the complimentary installation of a brand new 48-amp hardwired Emporia charger.   

You can save a massive amount by charging your EV at home instead of using public chargers. Not only can home chargers be much more reliable than public charging stations, but you can often charge your vehicle at a fraction of the cost.  


In the market for a home EV charger? Qmerit makes it easy to get instant quotes on Level 2 charging stations that can save you hundreds of dollars per year.

To get an instant estimate, just answer a few questions about your garage and electrical panel. Within a few days, Qmerit will contact you with a final proposal from a certified installer, and their expert electricians make the process a breeze from there.

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If you're interested in installing Level 2 chargers at home, Qmerit is an excellent option to help you get started. Qmerit even offers homeowners free estimates for charger installations. 

According to the original poster, their EV charger came with an added convenience that made the move well worth the investment. 

"I didn't think that I would want or need a smart charger with smartphone accessibility," the original poster wrote in a comment. "But I'm actually really starting to like it." 

When asked for their thoughts on the charger purchase, the Redditor wasn't shy about endorsing the product. 

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"I seriously doubt you or anyone would be disappointed in choosing this particular EV charger," they added. 

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