There are more EVs on the road than ever before, and that means countless more people need to have access to EV chargers. If you own one of these vehicles and want to be able to charge it at home, you can set your garage up carefully to make sure the charger is always easy to access when you need it.
This page will discuss how EV chargers can be integrated into your overall garage design. Of course, if you’d like to work with American Carports, Inc. to add a metal building to your property, you can get started now by trying our Build & Price tool. We are also available for you to contact us directly if you need assistance.
What Should You Consider Before Adding an EV Charger?
Before you add an EV charger to your garage, you need to think about the requirements of your electric car or truck. Not all EV chargers are the same, after all. Specifically, are you going to upgrade to a Level 2 charger for this project? You might need to have some work done to your electrical panel to support a Level 2 charger, but you’ll be rewarded with faster charging performance as a result. It’s important to work with an electrician right from the start of this project to make sure your system is prepared to support the demands of charging a vehicle day after day.
How Can the Layout of Your Garage Improve EV Charging?
A good layout can make all the difference when you want to be able to use your garage to charge an electric vehicle. Specifically, you want to make sure that the charger is located strategically to make it easy to plug in the car after you pull into the garage. It will become quite a hassle to drag your charging cord around the garage time after time to charge up, and you obviously don’t want to wind up in a situation where the cord doesn’t actually reach the charging port. Consider where your vehicle’s port is located and then have your new charger positioned accordingly.
Why Are Metal Buildings a Great Fit for EV-Friendly Garages?
The wide-open nature of metal buildings is an excellent fit for EV chargers. You won’t have a lot of additional structure to deal with, and you have flexibility in the design to customize it precisely to your needs. Whatever you decide is the right layout for your chargers and the garage as a whole, you’ll be able to make it happen with a metal building.
You can also benefit from the durability of metal buildings for a project like this. Once you go through the effort and investment of having EV chargers added to the garage, you will be able to count on this building to last for many years to come. Metal buildings are durable and require very little maintenance as the years go by.
Design a Custom Smart Garage
Don’t put off getting started on this important project any longer. With a garage that has a built-in EV charger waiting for you each night after a busy day on the roads, you’ll enjoy the experience of owning an EV more than ever before. American Carports, Inc. is excited to serve you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a licensed electrician to install an EV charger?
A: Yes. This is not a DIY project for the average homeowner. If you are going to have an EV charger installed in your metal garage, you need to have the work done by a qualified electrician who can do the work properly while complying with all relevant building codes.
Q: Can I install more than one EV charger in the same garage?
A: Yes. Many EV owners have more than one electric car in their collection, so having multiple chargers is a common arrangement. You might decide to install two chargers now, or you might simply have the conduit for multiple chargers put in place so you can expand later.
Q: Will a metal garage support heavy electrical equipment?
A: Metal garages work great for electrical installations. Your building can be customized with whatever features are needed to support the electrical gear that will be used to charge up your EV day after day.
Q: What’s the best location for the charger inside the garage?
A: Think about where you will be parking your vehicle and then plan to place the EV charger as close to that point as possible. You want to have a short distance between the charger and the charging point on the car, both for convenience and safety.
