As a nature lover, do you have an electric car, or are you planning to buy this type of car? If the answer is yes, you will need a charger. To choose the best kind of home EV charger in Canada, you should first compare amps, prices and models to find the best options to buy. Stay with KCS Group to make it easy for you to choose the way.

When you travel or on the street, you don’t need to worry about charging your electric car because the government and municipality have provided suitable EV charging stations for you. But if you can plan the time to charge your vehicle daily and not look for a charging station, it will be easier for you to use this vehicle with a home EV charger.

Of course, you also want the best electricity rate, significantly if your electrical device charges lower rates during off-peak hours. The solution to getting these advantages is to use a personal EV charger.

Today, when you buy an electric car, you will find a cable that you can plug into your regular home outlet and charge your car at level one. In Canada, this means a 110-volt circuit capable of adding about 3 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging. This type of charging is slow and may be enough to cover your daily commute if you charge overnight, but it gets tiresome quickly.

But getting a level 2 charger that requires a 240-volt circuit is better if you want to charge your car faster. Depending on the vehicle’s capabilities and the current output of the Level 2 charger, you can add 30 to 60 miles of range per hour of charging.

This type of charger has a low price and is easily installed by a skilled electrician such as KCS Group’s professional technicians at a low cost. An electrician should do the wiring for you for the 240V circuit.

Level 2 chargers are compatible with charging any electric vehicle and transferring the electricity your car can handle. You can connect a standard plug to the cable of this charger.

It should be noted that hybrid cars and PHEVs have a low charging speed and the level 2 charger is not suitable for them. It is better to pay only for the level 1 charger.

All chargers we’ve selected for this guide have been introduced to the Canadian market

These are suitable for installation in a home where a 240V circuit is available. Each includes a J1772 connector compatible with all current electric vehicles (Tesla models use an adapter).

1. Tesla Level 2 Home EV Charger

• Customizable power levels allow installation on various circuit breakers.
• Consistent with 208-250 volt power supplies
• As many as four Wall Connectors can share available power, which is excellent for owners with more than one Tesla or commercial installations
• Scaled to a wall or post, the Wall Connector can be installed both indoors and outdoors
• 48-month warranty
• The Tesla Wall Connector is the only Level 2 home EV charger explicitly made for charging your Tesla Model 3, S, Y, or X at home.
• Some social characteristics come with the Tesla Wall Connector, including using the same app as your Tesla to manage, schedule, and monitor charging.
• The Tesla Wall Connector can add up to 44 miles of range per hour, depending on your specific Tesla model.
• A Tesla Wall Connector doesn’t work with any other EVs, so if you change your Tesla for another EV or add a different make and model EV down the road, you’ll need to purchase a third-party adapter or an additional home EV charger.

2. ChargePoint Home Flex EV charger

• Power: 40-50 amps
• Plug-in: yes
• Hardwired: yes
• Wi-Fi enabled: yes
• App: ChargePoint
• Consistent with home automation systems: Alexa
• Vehicles: All existing models & many older ones*
• Cable: 23 foot
• Warranty: 3 years on residential use under typical operating conditions
• Energy efficiency: Energy Star certified
• Resumes charging post-power outage
• SPECIAL FEATURES: Produced by a brand well-known for quality, the charger comes with a brilliant holster & an intuitive app—24/7 customer support.

3. Juicebox 40

• Power: 40 amps
• Plug-in: yes
• Hardwired: yes
• Wi-Fi enabled: yes
• App: JuiceNet
• Consistent with home automation systems: Google Home, Amazon Echo/Alexa
• Resumes charging post-power outage
• Vehicles: all*
• Cable: 25 feet
• Energy efficiency: Energy Star certified
• Warranty: 3 years on residential use under typical operating conditions
• SPECIAL FEATURES: The charger is provided with intelligent scheduling & notification characteristics. It’s compact weatherproof indoor/outdoor case is appropriate for garages, carports, driveways etc.

4. Siemens VersiCharge Home Charger

• Power amps: 30
• Plug-in: depends on the model
• Hardwired: yes
• Wi-Fi enabled: yes, for the Smart Grid version
• Consistent with home automation systems: Google Home, Amazon Echo/Alexa
• Vehicles: all J1772 compliant vehicles*
• Cable: 14 feet for Hardwire model; 20 feet for Smart Grid & Universal
• Warranty: 3 years on residential use under typical operating conditions
• Resumes charging post-power outage
• SPECIAL FEATURES: American-manufactured by a reliable company, this charger is packed with suitable characteristics. It offers a pause function, a 2/4/6/8-hour delay (which doesn’t work with all vehicles, however), and a switch that allows you to adjust the maximum power according to your home’s capability (extremely helpful if you own an older house!). The unit may be wall or post-mounted.

5. FLO X5 Stage 2 Charger

• Power amps: 30
• Wi-Fi enabled: yes
• App: FLO
• Consistent with home automation systems: Google Home, Amazon Echo/Alexa, Ring, Control$
• Vehicles: All*
• Cable: 25 feet
• Energy efficiency: energy-saving features let you track energy consumption & schedule charging to take advantage of low-demand energy periods
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
• Resumes charging post-power outage
• SPECIAL FEATURES: The Flo is Canadian-made & CSA safety-certified. It’s built sturdy enough to function even in Canada’s extreme climate. The rugged yet elegant casing is aluminum, not plastic like other EV chargers. Real-time tech support is provided.

What is the best home EV charger?

We at KCS Group chose the Tesla Charger as our top pick based on price, charging capabilities, and unique features.

Which home EV charger is correct for you?

To choose the best home EV charger, you should consider several points. For example, how to install the charger, the type of electricity you need and the price you want to spend are essential factors.

How did we choose these home electric chargers?

We selected these home electric chargers after extensive research into the product category. We compared factors such as price, reviews (both good and bad), different features that distinguish each charger, and amperage.

If you live in a condo, which charge can you choose?

If your home is in a complex and you need a private garage or another safe place to install your charger, choosing an EV charger will be more complicated. Suppose you live in an apartment building with shared parking and need a way to access your electricity meter. In that case, the cost of electricity consumption for the entire complex will increase exponentially. For such situations, the best option is to ask your apartment management or HOA to install shared chargers that can be billed using an app.

How much electricity do you need for the charger?

There is no single answer to this question. Your home’s electrical wiring determines how robust circuitry you can make for EV charging, and your car also has a limit to how much power it can accept. Before buying a charger, it makes sense to talk to a professional electrician like KCS Group, who can evaluate your existing circuitry, match it to your electric vehicle, and recommend what charger you should buy.

Why should you install an EV charger at home?

It may be tempting to skip the expense and hassle of installing a charger for your new electric vehicle at home, but you’ll regret it in the long run. Not only is it easier to charge your car overnight and wake up with a full battery every day, but it’s also more affordable.