Electric vehicle drivers can say goodbye to pumping gas, but they still have to charge up.
One proud owner of a new EV told the tale of how he got a home charger installed quickly — and for free.
The scoop
According to Phil Thach's (@PhilMakesVideos-r2v) post on YouTube, he bought an EV from Ford and the company said it would cover his home charger costs.
"[The] Ford Power Promise is real," Phil happily reported. "Barely over a month later, I have a free level 2 charger installed in my garage."
To move the process along, he coordinated over the phone between the dealership, Ford, and his electrician. He also used Qmerit, a company that helps set people up with home chargers.
Phil explained that his new charger's retail cost was over $1,300. That's a solid chunk of change to turn from an expense into savings. He'll already cut costs by charging at home instead of relying on public chargers. Getting the upfront investment covered was the cherry on top.
How it's helping
Consumer-friendly programs like Ford's make it easier to make your next car an EV. Switching over means saving on gas every time you drive and avoiding some mechanic bills, since electric cars typically require less maintenance.
If you drive an EV but don't have a home charger yet, Qmerit can help you out. You can get a free estimate based on your living situation for a level 2 charger and get connected to a trusted electrician who will take care of the installation.
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$200 or more 💰 What everyone's saying
Those who watched the video about Ford's home chargers were impressed.
"Was it expensive to install?" one commenter asked.
"Free," Phil reiterated. "Ford paid."
"Qmerit has been amazing," someone else commented. "Can't wait to get our L2 charger installed."
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