Electric Vehicle Level 2 Charger Installations

Installing a Level 2 EV charger within your property gives you the ability to recharge your vehicle up to eight times faster via a dedicated circuit compared to the basic Level 1 charger that plugs into a standard 10 amp powerpoint.

Level 2 EV chargers are durable, user-friendly and designed for everyday use. From an initial consultation through to installation completion, our experienced team will help ensure that you remain charged up and travelling.

 

benefits of a level 2 charger

  1. Fixed Installation preventing misplacement of the charger
  2. Dedicated Electrical Circuit eliminating overload tripping
  3. Faster Charging compared to Level 1 Charger use
  4. Reduced Battery Degradation compared to Level 3 Charger use
  5. Increased Property Value and Rental Appeal
  6. Smart Charging Features such as scheduled charging within off-peak times

EV Charger types

Level 1 Chargers:

  • Plugs into a standard 10 amp household powerpoint, delivering a slow charge of up to 2.4 kW.
  • Depending on your vehicle’s battery size and current charge level, a full recharge may take up to 30 hours.
  • Approximately 10–15 kilometres of driving range added per hour whilst charging.

Level 2 Chargers:

  • Generally wall-mounted, hardwired and fed from a dedicated electrical circuit delivering a charge of up to 7kW on single phase supply or 22kW on three phase supply.
  • With a 22kW installation, a full charge can be achieved in as little as 5-6 hours.
  • Approximately 40–130 kilometres of driving range added per hour whilst charging, dependant on chargers kW rating.

Level 3 Chargers:

  • Found within shopping centre carparks and highway fuel stations, these chargers use direct current to rapidly deliver power to the battery, bypassing the vehicle’s onboard inverter.
  • Can charge an electric vehicles battery to 80% capacity in just 15-30 minutes, ideal for long-distance travel or quick top-ups whilst shopping.

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