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Tesla electrical car charger

EV Chargers

With electric vehicles and green-living popularity on the rise in Victoria BC, many new EV owners are looking to outfit their garages and parking spaces with the correct charging stations. As a first time owner of an electric vehicle, it can be daunting to choose the perfect model for your lifestyle. To help you choose the best electric vehicle and charger to match, we have put together some information on the two most common types of EV chargers.

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Ready to start living greener? Our team at Oceanvolt Solar & EV is ready and able to install a new charging station for your electric vehicle in your home.

Level 1 Charger

ï¿« Standard 120 volt charging cords
ï¿« Traditional 3-pronged plug that easily fits into grounded wall sockets
ï¿« Draws 1400 watts of power, the slowest method of charging an electric vehicle
ï¿« Places lower load on your electricity panel compared to other chargers
ï¿« Great for overnight charging

Level 2 Charger

ï¿« 240 volt charging cords
ï¿« Up to nine times faster charge than a Level 1 charger

ï¿« Great for a quick boost in your charge when time is limited

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Electric Vehicle Charger Comparison CHart

Our most popular EV chargers:

EV Charger Tesla

Tesla Wall Connector

  • Up to 44 miles (77 km) of range per hour of charge

  • Compatible with Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y

  • Up to 11.5 kW / 48 amp output

  • Customizable power levels on a range of circuit breakers

  • Compatible with any home electrical system

  • Wi-Fi connectivity (2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n)

  • Approved for indoor and outdoor installation

  • Lightweight 24' (7.3m) cable length

  • Tempered white glass faceplate

Chargepoint EV Charger

ChargePoint

  • Level 2, 240 volt electric vehicle (EV) charging station charges any EV up to nine times faster than a normal wall outlet. Includes flexible amperage settings from 16 amps to 50 amps with plug-in and hardwired installation options. Use the ChargePoint app to pick the right amperage for your home after installation.

  • Works with all electric cars

  • Charge faster and smarter with the ChargePoint app. Set reminders so you never forget to plug in, and see all your ChargePoint charging data in one place.

  • Safe and reliable, with a 3-year warranty backed by 24/7 customer support.

  • ChargePoint has been a leading EV charging network for 10+ years.

  • UL listed for electrical safety and ENERGY STAR certified for efficiency.

  • 7 metre charging cable provides ample reach.

Single-family homes can get a rebate of up to 50% of the purchase and installation costs of an eligible Level 2 EV charger, to a maximum of $350

THERESA ITO

Brilliant job by two superb young men. We had our electrical car charging station installed in our garage and they were prompt, efficient, neat, communicative and courteous. We would highly recommend Marcus and Jordan from Oceanvolt.

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