While some drivers have concerns about the costs of switching to an electric vehicle, one EV owner proved that charging your vehicle doesn't have to break the bank.
EVs are an efficient mode of transportation that produce zero tailpipe emissions, per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Drivers of the planet-friendly vehicles already avoid the burden of paying high gas prices, but they can also save money by installing chargers at home.
Phil Thach (@PhilMakesVideos-r2v) shared a video on YouTube Shorts of newly installed charger. The Ford Charge Station Pro didn't cost a dime despite having a retail price of more than $1,300.
"I spent a lot of time on the phone," Thach said. "I called the dealership. I called Ford. I called Qmerit. I called my electrician. Kind of keeping everything going to make sure that things moved quickly, and barely over a month later, I have a free Level 2 charger installed in my garage."
If you're interested in installing a Level 2 charger at home, Qmerit is an excellent choice to help you get started. All you have to do is answer a few questions about your electrical panel, and Qmerit will give you free estimates for charger installations.
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In addition to Level 2 chargers, there are other dependable options for charging EVs at home. While it only took about a month for Thach to receive a Level 2 charger, one YouTube commenter asked what he used to charge his vehicle in the meantime.
"I used Level 1 charging with the little charger that came with my car," Thach responded. "It really worked just fine."
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