The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing rapidly, as more and more people look for ways to save money at the gas pump every month while also finding opportunities to reduce their carbon footprint. In 2023 alone, 14 million new EVs were registered worldwide, the highest single-year total in the history of the industry.
Montana had around 130 EV charging stations as of May 2024, with many of them being found in Billings. However, you can also charge your electric vehicle at home, putting you in more control of how and when your car gets the charge that it needs. Find out more about electric vehicle charger installation in Billings, MT.
EV chargers are not all created equally. In fact, there are some major differences among each of the three types of chargers available to you. Town & Country Electric can handle your electric vehicle charger installation needs, no matter which charging level you believe is right for your home or business.
A sizable number of our clients who have purchased EVs upgrade to a Level 2 charger and have them installed in their garage. These higher-powered chargers can take your battery from drained to full in 10 hours or less, which is why many EV owners choose to plug them in each evening when they get home from their day’s activities.
They also provide significantly more driving distance than Level 1 chargers. For every 60 minutes that your car is plugged into a Level 2 charger, you can get 10-20 miles of driving distance. The only caveat is that these chargers require a more powerful outlet, like those used by your stove and dryer. Fortunately, Town & Country Electric can install a plugin that’s compatible with your Level 2 charger.
Level 3 chargers are like the ones that you might have seen at roadside charging stations in and around Billings. By far the most powerful charging option in the world of EVs, these chargers can bring an empty battery to 100% in less than an hour. However, it’s incredibly rare to see these chargers in residential settings. While it’s legal to install a Level 3 charger at your home, most people simply don’t want to take on the added expense of upgrading their electrical system to install a Level 3 charger.
However, we can easily install one or more of these charging stations at your place of business. Whether you want to have EV chargers for your employees who have made the switch to electric vehicles or you want to pick up an added revenue stream, our team of electricians will help you choose the best location for your EV chargers and will handle the entire process for you.
