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Navigating the World of Electric Vehicle Charging

- Lindsey Feth and Kevin Kohl

When considering the investment in electric vehicles, many express interest but struggle with the initial steps of setting up an electric vehicle charger. Kevin Kohl is the director and product manager at Legrand. Being a top specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, Legrand aims to support the change from gas to electric vehicles by debunking the public’s common misunderstandings about EV charging. In this article, Kohl takes the expertise he’s learned from working with Legrand and lays out some essential information for those interested in electric vehicles and the charging setup opportunities that come with them. Kohl’s insights (as follows) can help you understand how to invest in this technology by highlighting which setups are best for certain lifestyles and outlining the fastest charging solutions available.

The Best EV Charger Setup

Installing an EV charger at home creates easy access to electric vehicle charging, and in general, it’s a great solution for futureproofing your house and increasing potential resale value down the line. For a plug-in EV charger, the initial investment is minimal. To begin, you simply need the right outlet, making this charger the easiest to invest in to start charging at home. If you want to charge your car at a faster rate, then a hardwired EV charger is the better choice. You can work with a professional for this installation.