Residential EV Charging Station Installation in Winnipeg

Residential EV

The electric vehicle insurgency has arrived, and you will be completely arranged when you buy your new vehicle. Fully electric vehicles will bring the next wave of clean energy, and we at Southcan Electric Ltd,  as one of Winnipeg Electricians will prepare your space by introducing an electric vehicle charger equipped for driving your vehicle at home. Getting your electric vehicle’s home charging station introduced by an expert is critical.

There is no denying that the EV (electric vehicle) development has at long last gained up some momentum in the recent years. Through the initial 9 months of 2018 for instance deals of electric vehicles in Canada rose by almost 160% over a similar period in 2017. Truth be told, during all of 2018 more electric vehicles were sold in Canada than were sold in the past 3 years combined. Also, electric vehicle deals presently represent over 8% of all new vehicles sold in Canada. That is a trend that will undoubtedly deliver attractive environmental profits down the road. In any case, this additionally brings up the issue of exactly how and where all these new EVs are going to recharge.

Why install an electric car charger?

Introducing an electric vehicle charging station at home gives you the comfort of having the option to charge your vehicle at whatever point you need, at rates less expensive than utilizing outside the home chargers. Numerous electric vehicle proprietors lead over 80% of the vehicle charging at home, as private charging has demonstrated to be reasonable and profoundly helpful. Most areas give low, stable private power rates, particularly overnight, otherwise called off-top, which means charging your EV in a solitary family home carport or garage can be less expensive than running your AC consistently. 

The majority of people are not yet acquainted with the charging station, what it is or how it functions. Furthermore, that is reasonable. In any case, it is to everybody’s greatest advantage that we as a whole become more acquainted with these significant infrastructure things just as we probably are aware of the basic service station. Since the day isn’t far-off when they will replace the gas station in many regions. 

The primary thing to think about EV charging stations is that there are 3 distinct levels of charging. The distinctions are driven by the accessible electrical assets at a given area, just as by the kind of vehicles the station is expected to serve. Let’s take a quick look at the 3 levels of EV charging stations.

Level 1 Chargers

Level 1 electric vehicle chargers are frequently called “family unit” chargers since they are normally introduced in the home and utilize a standard 120 Volt AC source. The extraordinary preference of the Level 1 station is that it doesn’t need any huge changes to the wiring in your home and, obviously, it’s in your home. So you can connect when you return from work at that point head inside and unwind. At the point when you come out to go to work toward the beginning of the day your vehicle will be charged and all set. With Level 1 charging it will take an ordinary EV 10 – 20 hours to completely energize from an exhausted battery. The uplifting news, however, is that many people just drive their vehicles 10 or 20 miles every day. As such they’re not energizing an exhausted battery. All things being equal, they’re topping up their battery. Which should frequently be possible in 4 or 5 hours. 

Level 2 Chargers

Level 2 chargers are referred to as “business chargers” since they are regularly introduced in spots, for example, shopping centers, cafés, and places of business. The Level 2 charger utilizes a 240 Volt AC source, which implies it’s extensively quicker than the standard 120 Volt. Though a Level 1 charger may take 10 – 20 hours to completely charge a drained battery, a Level 2 charger can charge a similar battery in 3 – 8 hours.

reasons why introducing a level 2 EV charging station at home is a smart thought: 

Quicker charging times – you’ll have the option to charge your vehicle significantly quicker and appreciate a snappier reaction, which can save you a great deal of time and therefore cash. 

Comfort and adaptability – in the event that you have a divider mounted charging station at home to charge your vehicle short-term, then you can advantageously keep your level 1 charger in the vehicle consistently, which gives you the adaptability to charge your vehicle in a hurry any place you are. 

Monetary incentives – there are significant refunds and utility discounts that can make the venture entirely reasonable and beneficial. 

Adaptability – introducing an EV charging station at home takes into account more prominent development with regards to the electrical requirements of your vehicle, and if later on you add a second electric vehicle to the family, the charging station will prove to be useful.

Level 3 Chargers

Level 3 charging is typically called “commercial charging”. It is by a long shot the quickest, most remarkable sort of EV charging there is. Level 3 charging is DC charging. It sidesteps the locally available AC charging instruments in electric vehicles and appends straightforwardly to the battery. Therefore an EV can get a full charge shortly or less. 

Tesla is building their own organization of Level 3 charging stations across North America. Be that as it may, somehow Level 3 charging stations are still beautiful and uncommon. You’ll ordinarily discover them in air terminals or transport terminals where they are utilized to revive electric transports and trucks.

Why Choose Southcan Electric to Install Your Home EV Charger?

An EV charger installation should consistently be done by a professional, Winnipeg certified electrician. They should have the option to evaluate your circumstance dependent on what wiring your home has or what explicit kind of attachment you have and guarantee an appropriate and safe installation. It is an extra cost on top of the expense of the charging station, however, you’ll keep your home protected from electrical flames. 

Winnipeg Professional electricians will likewise have the option to distinguish whether you have the proper electrical framework to deal with the additional heap of a charger. In the event that that is not the situation, then you may have to introduce another breaker board and meter. In case you’re introducing the charging station in the carport, the electrician will likewise check the wiring to ensure it’s not very old, in which case it may require supplanting as well. A local Winnipeg electrician will be up to speed with the National Electrical Code Article 625, which covers the principles for EV-charger installation, giving rules concerning where a charger can be mounted and the kind of wiring that is required. They’ll know all the state and local codes as well.


Southcan Electric Ltd will ensure everything is ready for action as per all settled public safety guidelines and industry standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC). Our certified electricians in Winnipeg have the knowledge, skills, and tools to guarantee your station is snared effectively, so you can begin charging immediately. In the event that you need an electric vehicle home charging station in Winnipeg and close by areas, call us today at 204.230.3217 to set up an inspection appointment!