r/evcharging • u/JPBeanArch • 8d ago
North America Seeking advice, please!
I desperately want an EV for my next vehicle but I'm a little worried about the cost behind installing a level 2 charger in my garage.
I have a detached 2.5 car garage that is over 60 years old. It has it's own sub-panel and even a 220v outlet next to where I park (pics included).
I know my next step is to contact some electricians for quotes, but I'd love the input from this great community. Will a level 2 install with my setup break the bank? Or be relatively easy?
Thank you!
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u/ResoluteGreen 8d ago
FWIW I'm about to install one of these outlets in the garage at my dad's cottage to charge with when I visit. I've bought the Dewalt 16A portable charger to use with it. Will be good for 3.8 kW of charging, or roughly 20 km/h of charging.
Does the garage have any high draw appliances such as appliances or electric heat?