95%

of EV charging is done at home, almost always overnight or while a car is parked during the workday.


Your Own Charger Makes Life with Your EV Simpler

  • There’s never any need to pump gas – you simply charge your EV while you sleep.
  • The process is a simple as charging your cell phone.
  • Charging at home is cheaper than using a charging station.
  • Charging stations become your back-up, not your primary source for charging your EV.

What Type of Home Charger Should I Have?

  • A Level 2 charger is your best choice, It has the power capacity to fully charge an EV over-night as well as allowing preheating on cold days before departure.
  • A single home charging unit can be used to charge multiple EVs.
  • A home Smart Charger unit costs between $750 – $1500. Most smart chargers will allow you to track your energy use and set time of day restrictions if needed.

Where Can I Buy One ?

  • The Drive Electric NL Resource Centre offers a variety of chargers for sale. Our helpful staff can assist you in selecting a model that best fits your lifestyle. And the profits from all our sales goes directly into our ongoing EV education programs.
  • Many manufacturers have a program that provides you with a free charger in return for the carbon credits generated with your EV charging use. You will need to ensure your charger has a good wifi connection to use this program.”
  • Though any qualified electrician can install a home charger, the Drive Electric NL Resource Centre curates a list of local electricians to refer you to.

Electric Vehicles for Teens

EVs Offer Increased Safety for Teens.
With all their built-in active safety features, an EV would make an ideal choice for a first-time driver.