One of the primary joys of owning a BEV (battery electric vehicle) or PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) is whizzing past gas stations with nary a concern. ‘Refueling’ at home is not only painless and more convenient, it’s also a great way to trim driving costs. 

Imagine if you had a personal gas station at your house that took you 15 seconds to refill your car. Never again would you have to make a separate trip to a gas station. No more heading to a meeting or appointment and getting to your car only to see the dreaded “low fuel” light and having to stress when you’re already late. PEVs (plug-in electric vehicles) with a level 2 home charger have the amazing convenience of overnight charging – simply plug in when you get home and wake up to a vehicle with a full “tank”.

Say you value your time at $25 per hour (about the US average salary). Given the ten minutes it takes to fill the average gas tank, that yields a $250 annual cost savings assuming only one fill-up per week. Wise drivers invest that savings in 240-volt Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment installed in their home garages. These units establish a dialogue with a BEV or PHEV’s battery to safely restore the battery pack to full charge status in a few hours; even the longest ranges will fully charge overnight. Such gear costs about $500 plus a few hundred more for installation by a licensed electrician so it’s clear how kicking gasoline quickly pays for itself. Easy Charge Up will help you find equipment and an electrician.

Beyond the time saved by plugging in after work, electric operating costs are only about one-third as much, not counting the time and money saved avoiding oil changes and tune-ups.  Using roof-mounted solar panels and/or charging in the evening when utility rates are lower provide additional ways to reduce driving expenses. And persuading your green-minded employer to provide free charging at work is another means of stretching range while cutting costs.

To shop for Level 2 supply equipment visit

http://www.plugincars.com/quick-guide-buying-your-first-home-ev-charger-126875.html.

And try to avoid thumbing your nose at your hapless pals stuck visiting gas stations once a week.