An electric vehicle driver was so thrilled with their home charger installation that they took to Reddit to detail the experience.
The scoop
They used a popular electric technology service to plan the project, deciding between a pair of quotes from local electricians and paying nothing to the intermediary.
"The local electrical company contracted by Qmerit was fantastic. Very polite and friendly," the Chevrolet Bolt owner wrote two years ago. "They explained everything they were doing and mounted and connected the Emporia smart charging station I'd ordered and even waited for me to get it set up on my WiFi network and tested."
The contractor had to make room on the electrical panel for a 50-amp circuit and run over 50 feet of cable from the user's breaker box to the garage.
"I figured mine would be a custom install based on other posts and the experience of another member of our local EV association," the poster said, "but mine was covered as a Level 5 Standard Install."
EV owners can save a bundle by charging their vehicles at home instead of at public chargers. If you're interested in installing a Level 2 charger, Qmerit can get you started with a free estimate. All you have to do is provide some information about your electrical panel and where you want the charger.
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This can significantly lower what you pay for electricity, driving your bills to or near $0, especially if you use other efficient appliances such as a heat pump or heat pump water heater.
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Such upgrades also reduce the production of heat-trapping gases, which are warming the planet and driving an increasing need for air conditioning and other things that mitigate the effects of rising temperatures.
The changing climate is making extreme weather — including heavy rain, floods, heat waves, droughts, and wildfires — more frequent and severe, too. Pairing a battery backup with your solar system can ensure you aren't without power when the grid goes down, which is another consequence of pollution from the use of dirty energy sources.
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Over an hour 🕰️ What everyone's saying
Commenters shared their experiences with Qmerit.
"My Qmerit install was simple, fast, and $0 as well," one said.
Another wrote: "I have gotten a quote from my Qmerit contractor for $5,100 after the $1,000 install credit and $250 credit for permitting. I actually think this is probably reasonable since it includes upgrading the main panel to 200 amps, running the 240 volt line from there up the house wall to the second story, through the attic down the opposite wall, across the garage ceiling and down to the charger location."
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