Should You Add an Electric Car Charging Station to Your Custom Home?

When building a custom home, there are a lot of personal touches and add-ons to consider. That's one of the perks of such a home, after all. It's the chance to add the newest devices and applications to make the home more comfortable and convenient. It also means making the house more energy-efficient, which helps save money and the environment.

Custom Home Builder Tips: Electric Car Charging Stations

One such addition to consider is an electric car charging station. Electric cars are becoming ever more reliable and efficient, making them viable for many consumers. For many custom home builders, especially ones in central, urban environments, the requests for these stations have increased by 50% in the last two years.

For those who already own an electric vehicle, the addition of a charging station is an obvious yes. The convenience of such a station at home means a more reliable drive and additional energy savings. In addition, those considering the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle in the near future should also consider the addition of a charging station since it will make the decision more manageable and more viable down the road.

Installation of Stations

It's also important to note that there are different home charging stations. Some are easy to install and can be done by the owner, but they aren't very powerful. Better, more reliable versions do require professional installation, which needs consideration for the custom home builder.

Either way, electric vehicle charging stations are pretty inexpensive to install and maintain overall, making them excellent for EV homeowners. While the basic models, called Level 1 chargers, can be installed by the homeowner, as noted before, the more powerful Level 2 need professional contractors to handle the job. Those who want the more powerful charger and are looking at a new custom home should seriously discuss their options with the builder and a trained and licensed electrician.

With electric vehicles becoming more reliable and numerous, the infrastructure to support them grows. This makes the vehicles even more reliable, especially in more compact environments like cities or densely populated metropolitan areas. Electric vehicles are a good option for moving into such an area. An EV charging station built with the home will help keep the car moving safely and reliably.

Grayson Homes

Do you want to include an electric car charging station in your new home? Grayson Homes can help. This custom home builder specializes in energy-efficient homes in all aspects. They can recommend even more energy-saving appliances and devices for your new house. Give us a call at 919-578-6222 and see what we can do for you.