Prepare Your Home for an Electric Jeep Wrangler


 

It’s exciting to dream about the innovative technology and thrilling performance you can take on the road with an electric vehicle, but it’s important to make sure your home is prepared for it. EVs allow you to benefit from a reduced carbon footprint and lower costs, however, your most convenient option for making sure you’re ready for a Carlsbad-area commute is a home electric vehicle charging station. Without a home charging station, you’ll spend an unreasonable amount of time charging your Jeep Wrangler 4xe battery at public Jeep Wrangler chagrin stations. 

Take a moment to learn how to prepare your home charger station for the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe is here! Then, fill out a pre-approval and contact Jack Powell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to arrange for some test drives in Escondido. 

1. Choosing a Jeep Electric Vehicle Home Charger

While public charging stations are widely available around Vista, you’ll want to make sure you can reliably charge your Jeep Wrangler 4xe battery from home, as well. Otherwise, you’ll end spending inordinate amounts of time at public Jeep Wrangler charging stations. Most electric vehicle charging stations fall into Level 1 or Level 2 charging types. Level 1 stations are always jeep electric vehicle home chargers, while Level 2 stations can be home chargers and public chargers. Decide which type is right for you, as electric vehicle charging battery times can vary, depending upon which charger you choose: 

• With electric vehicles, it often takes days to fully charge using a Level 1 EV. That said, Level 1 chargers allow you to passively charge up while you’re not driving.
• A Level 2 EV charging can often fully charge an electric car in several hours. This is the best home charging option, but can require a more expensive and involved installation process. 

There are also public Level 2 DC electric vehicle charging stations that can replenish between 60 and 200 miles of range in just 20-30 minutes. Seasoned EV drivers often mix in daytime “top-off” charging at public stations with overnight home charging.

2. Ready Your Garage

Create a dedicated space for your EV where you can charge your Jeep Wrangler 4xe charging battery. Clear away the clutter to make sure you have the space for convenient access to your Jeep electric vehicle home charger. 

3. Find Your Power Panel & Assess Consumption

If you’re considering a Level 2 charger, you’ll need to verify that your power panel can handle the amount of power your charger consumes without overloading it. Power throughout your home is distributed by the power panel, which is rated for a maximum amount of current flow that it can handle. This is measured in Amperes. Nowadays, most new homes are equipped with a 100 Amp power panel. However, you can find the specific amperage rating for your power panel printed on the main circuit breaker. 

It’s a good idea to understand how much energy you’re consistently using with a self-assessment before installing a home charging system. Write down the amperage number you see on the circuit breaker, and call your energy company for an assessment of how much energy you use each day on average. If your power panel can’t handle the power consumption of your Level 2 Jeep Wrangler home charger, you’ll need a new panel. If it can handle a Level 2 charger, you’ll still need to have a special outlet installed in your garage. Either way, the next step is to call an electrician.

4. Hire an Electrician

An electric can walk you through any concerns you have about your power consumption and how to prepare your home for an electric Jeep Wrangler. They’ll determine whether you need a new power panel, or you just need to install 240-volt plug for your charger and have in hardwired into the power panel. Expect to spend anywhere from a couple $100 to several $1000 dollars, bearing in mind that you can easily cover the cost with your Federal tax rebate of up to $7,500. 

5. Buy Your Charger & Have it Installed

Once your electrician has outfitted your garage with the proper plug for an electric vehicle charging station, you’ll want to purchase your Level Jeep electric vehicle home charger. If you are opting for a Level 1 Jeep Wrangler charging station, the charger comes standard with your Jeep, and you can simply plug it into an adapter in any three-pronged outlet, so none of the last few steps apply.

Discuss Level 2 Jeep Electric Vehicle Home Chargers 

When you’re ready to start your San Marcos drives with an electric vehicle, charging Jeep 4xe batteries at home brings convenience to your commute. Call Jack Powell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at (760) 300-1677 if you have any questions about Jeep Wrangler charging stations, how to prepare your home for an electric Jeep Wrangler, or anything else. Then, take a closer look at the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe price and highlighted features.