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A Tesla owner highlights that home charging is significantly cheaper than using Superchargers, with costs roughly half, though Superchargers offer faster charging. Despite the higher expense, EVs remain cheaper overall compared to gas cars, with owners saving thousands over years of use.
DeWalt has entered the EV charging market with a new line of home chargers that offer flexibility, affordability, and smart features, making electric vehicle charging more convenient and cost-effective for homeowners, with plans to update hardware as automakers shift to standardized plugs.
Charging an electric vehicle at home using a Level 1 charger can be convenient but slow, as experienced with the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which only gained 6% battery overnight. For faster charging, a Level 2 charger or public charging stations are recommended, though they come with additional costs and considerations.
Stellantis is rolling out Free2Move, a three-pronged charging service to tackle charging at home, work, and on the road, in an effort to eliminate barriers that may be holding its customers back from EV ownership, like range anxiety. Free2Move Charge Home will support consumers with installation, financing, and warranty of home charging and other energy hardware and services. Free2Move Charge Business will bring solutions for companies and foster employee charging while at work. Free2Move Charge GO will offer access to the largest possible network of public charging points through partners in North America, Europe, and other regions.
A new J.D. Power study found that overall satisfaction with home charging experiences for EV owners has declined 12 points since last year, with a major factor being the inflationary rise in electricity prices. This could pose a problem for the EV market, as home charging has often been held up as a solution to daily range-anxiety issues. The study found little awareness for cost-saving tricks, such as scheduling charging at the most affordable times of day. Increasing awareness of local utility company programs for home charging is key to improving the EV home charging experience and supporting greater EV adoption.