One Ford Mustang Mach-E owner demonstrated how installing a home charger can transform the EV ownership experience — and save big bucks in the process.
The scoop
The Mach-E owner shared their experience installing an Emporia Level 2 charger through Qmerit to the r/MachE subreddit. The installation took just over an hour, and the total cost came to $250 for the permit after a three-week wait for the appointment.
"Downloaded the Emporia app and I was charging within 5 minutes. Great experience!" they wrote.
Home charging is, without a doubt, one of the biggest financial advantages of EV ownership. Public fast charging can cost $0.40 to $0.60 per kilowatt-hour in many areas, whereas home electricity usually runs between $0.10 to $0.15 per kilowatt-hour.
For drivers covering 12,000 miles annually, that's saving you $800 to $1,200 each year.
If you're interested in installing a Level 2 charger at home, Qmerit can help with free estimates for charger installations after answering just a few questions about your electrical panel and garage setup. They handle the entire process, from initial assessment through to the final install.
A Level 2 charger delivers roughly 25 miles of range per hour of charging — compared to just three to five miles per hour from a standard 120-volt outlet — meaning you can charge overnight and start each day with a full battery.
How it's helping
Home charging eliminates trips to public charging stations, saving time and money as well as reducing range anxiety.
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Installing a home charger and charging during off-peak hours when renewable energy sources contribute more to the grid can also cut your energy output further, reducing your home's pollution from vehicle ownership.
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What everyone's saying
Fellow EV owners praised the original poster's setup and shared their own experiences.
"Emporia makes a great unit. I have two classics and they've been rock solid and integrate with Home Assistant if you're also a nerd," one commenter wrote.
"I got the same one, and it is being installed Friday," noted another commenter.
"We love ours as well," a third person added about their Emporia charger.
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