Have you attempted to charge your electric car on a standard outlet and found the results were lackluster at best? There is a reason why standard outlets do not efficiently charge electric cars. They simply do not have enough voltage to meet the demands of the battery.

A standard outlet only has a charge of 120 volts. Your electric car requires at least 240 volts to charge effectively. Trying to charge an electric car with a standard outlet in your home could overload your circuitry. Aside from taking way too long, attempting a charge with a standard outlet could also cause danger.

We highly recommend you upgrade to a level 2 charger in your home. Level 2 chargers are going to give you so much more charging power. Even at a fairly low amperage of 16-amps, you can expect your electric car to charge in about half the time of a standard outlet.

Many electric car owners have found their standard outlet just does not do the job. They try leaving their car plugged up and charging all night, only to wake up in the morning with a half charge. As you likely now know, a half charge is not going to take you very far down the road.

You have multiple options for amperage with level 2 chargers. We here at Milestone will be happy to go over your options and help you determine the best fit for your make and model. The highest amperage rating available is 40 amps, but even at 16 amps, you will see a dramatic increase in the charging speed.

Contact us today to learn how you can upgrade to a level 2 charger. With the increased charging speeds, you will soon be able to use your electric car for everyday use, which is likely why you purchased it in the first place.