ev cHARGERS

Here at ARJO Electric we are expert installers of domestic friendly electric vehicle charge station from multiple manufacturers.

We provide the perfect charging solutions for your home.

 We won’t ever compromise on service. Which is why we use our own dedicated electricians to install your Homecharge unit. We’ll advise on the best install location, provide you with a full demonstration, and won’t leave until you are completely happy.

We install one or more car charging stations to your garage or driveway.

We understand all the technical information for individual charge points can be daunting, so please do not hesitate

in contacting us with any questions you may have. We will need the make and the model of your electric or hybrid vehicle to ensure we advise you on your best charging options.

Many energy conscious businesses are leading the way by providing electric vehicle charge points to both their employees and customers contributing to an improvement in our air quality.

EV charging stations bring both financial and environmental benefits and offer 

long-term advantages for your companies brand.

We deal with installation end to end and also offer a tailored ongoing maintenance package, please contact us for more information.

More Canadians than ever are driving a vehicle that needs to be plugged in and recharged – and the trend will continue gaining momentum in the coming months and years.

In the short-term, the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is forecasted to take up a growing portion of new-car sales, as more and more automakers begin to offer this fuel-saving driveline variant on more and more models. Sales of full electric vehicle (EV, or BEV for “battery electric vehicle”) models will grow in the coming years too, albeit more slowly.

In just the past month, we’ve reported on numerous upcoming models that will become electrified for the first time ever – including the BMW X3, Porsche Macan, and various models from Jeep. Many more will follow.

Below? Some information, tips and observations to prepare yourself for your first plug-in ride, with a focus on the selection, installation, and use of a home vehicle charger – after determining if you need one at all.

GHARGING LEVEL.

When reading about charging an EV or PHEV, you’ll encounter various charging “levels”, which correspond to the power delivered by that form of charging.

Level 1 charging happens at the household output of 110 volts. If you plug your EV or PHEV into the same outlet you use for your Christmas lights, then you’re charging on Level 1.

Pros? Household-style 110-volt outlets are everywhere, and most PHEV vehicles include the cord and control module required for Level 1 charging at home.

Cons? Charging at Level 1 is slow, and may be prohibitively slow, for some vehicles. On Level 1 charging, many PHEV vehicles can be recharged fully overnight; a full EV, however, with its larger battery, may take a full 24-hour day – or longer – for a full charge.

Level 2 charging happens at 240 volts. Most owners of EVs, and some owners of PHEVs, have a Level 2 charger at home. A Level 2 charger, which runs on the same output as a household oven, welder, garage heater, or electric dryer, may be ideal for the EV or PHEV driver that depletes their battery frequently, or who shares their vehicle with multiple family members.

A Level 2 can make it easier to keep your EV or PHEV fully charged, even when the vehicle is used frequently.

Pros? The Level 2 is designed for faster charging, and many options are available for residential use.