EV Charger Installation Tulsa

EV charging stations (also called electric vehicle service equipment or "EVSE") are specialty chargers that connect to your electrical vehicle. These stations are typically found in parking lots for public use, at retail locations or private workplaces, or set up at an individual’s home. They are intended to charge the vehicle’s battery efficiently, but this can vary depending on the charger level.

There are three different levels of electric car charging stations—Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3:

• Level 1 charger: Most EV owners charge their cars at home using this charger that is provided upon purchase of the vehicle. The charger can connect to a standard household 110-volt wall outlet and delivers 5 miles per hour of charge. Because of its slow charging capabilities, it can take upwards of 8 hours or longer to charge a fully depleted battery.
• Level 2 charger: Up to four times faster than a level 1 charger, level 2 chargers run off a 240-volt circuit that needs to be specially installed by an electrician. Once installed, you can expect 25 miles per hour of charge and about 3 to 8 hours to fully power a battery.
• Level 3 charger: These powerful charging stations run on 400 volts of direct current and can fully charge an empty battery in as quickly as 30 minutes. These are usually never installed in residential areas. Instead, they can be found in high-end gas stations or industrial sites.

For homes and businesses looking for an upgrade, level 2 chargers are a worthy investment due to the convenience they bring. RCS Electric has knowledgeable electricians on staff with experience installing each of these charging stations. Reach out to us today so we can find and set up the best EV charger for you.