Before you invest in an EV charger, understand what your home needs, what it may cost, and how it fits into your bigger energy picture.
Electric vehicles can reduce trips to the gas station, lower fuel costs and require less routine maintenance. But for many homeowners considering an EV, one of the first questions is also one of the most important:
How am I going to charge it at home?
Installing an EV charger may sound simple, but the right solution depends on much more than choosing a charger and plugging it in. Your home’s electrical system, driving habits, utility rate plan, future energy needs and available incentives can all affect what makes the most sense for your family.
That is where The ORTUS comes in.
We help homeowners look at the entire picture before making an investment. Rather than starting with a particular product, we start with you: How much do you drive? When is your vehicle normally at home? What does your current electrical system support? What are you paying PG&E today? Are you considering solar, battery storage or other energy improvements in the future?
The answers help us develop a customized implementation plan for your home.
For many families, home charging is one of the great conveniences of owning an electric vehicle. Instead of making another stop on the way home, you can arrive, plug in and let your vehicle charge while you sleep. Your home essentially becomes your own personal fueling station — without the expensive drink or the snack your kids convince you to buy while you’re there.
But convenience is only part of the equation.
Before installing a charger, homeowners should understand the potential costs involved. Does your electrical panel have sufficient capacity? Will electrical upgrades be necessary? What type of charging equipment fits your driving needs? Are there rebates, incentives, tax credits or utility programs that could help offset some of the investment?
These are questions worth answering before you start spending money.
At The ORTUS, our role is to help simplify that process. We evaluate your individual situation, help you understand your options and create a practical plan designed around your family’s needs and budget. When additional professional services are required, we can also help identify the appropriate qualified contractors to complete the work.
And EV charging may be only one part of your home’s energy picture. Depending on your goals, it can make sense to consider how EV charging may eventually work alongside solar, battery storage, HVAC improvements or other energy-efficiency upgrades.
The goal isn’t to sell you the most equipment.
The goal is to help you understand what makes sense for your home before you invest.
Ready to Start?
Email Brian.Meneghan@theortus.net with the subject line “How Will I Charge My Car?”
We’ll begin with a brief 15-minute virtual conversation to learn about your home, your vehicle and your goals. From there, we can determine the information needed to evaluate your options and begin developing a personalized home-energy implementation plan.
Sometimes the smartest first investment isn’t a piece of equipment.
It’s having a plan.
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