I bought a Chevy Bolt recently and I’m currently a renter. We’re hoping to buy our first house in the coming months, and buying a home charger is one of my first priorities after we close.

Houses are older in my area (metro Detroit), especially at our price point. Most garages are detached, some non existent.

Is there anything specially I need to look or ask for to ensure the house is EV Charger acceptable? Does the electrical equipment need to be somewhere specifically?

Finally, would I be able to purchase a free standing charger if it’s unable to attach to the house?

  • slipperslide@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I live in a rental with a fully populated 100 amp service. The electricians were able to squeeze a 30 amp breaker in, using tandem breakers for some of the other circuits. That limits my charger to 24amp, less amperage than I would have hoped but I’m doing pretty well with Level one right now so it will be fine. It was relatively inexpensive.

    12 amp Level one is 5 miles per hour so if you don’t drive more than 50 miles most days it’s fine. I just wanted a little more for convenience.