May 3, 2021
Qmerit's Contractor Scoring System Identifies the Best EV Charging Station Installers

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The “energy revolution” has electric vehicle (EV) charging station installers working overtime.
In fact, many government and industry leaders in the United States support the continued development of a nationwide charging station network. In 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo touted a $4.2 million EV charging station program for the New York Tollway. This development made it possible to drive across New York State with one charge from a convenient roadside station.
Wal-Mart recently announced that 120 stores now offer charging stations. We can expect Wal-Marts across the country to eventually become go-to providers of EV recharging. In addition, services such as Plugshare make it easy for EV drivers to find a place for recharging their batteries while on the move.
Charging stations are not created equal
The increase in public charging stations makes long-distance EV travel possible, but as EV drivers know, charging at home remains essential. Today, EV owners have a choice between level one and level two charging.
Level one chargers plug into a typical 120-volt home outlet and require no installation. However, EV drivers are finding they charge too slowly, which causes inconvenience and can limit trip range.
Level two chargers can fully charge most batteries within a few hours. For example, a level two charging station can fill the battery of a Jaguar iPace in just 80 minutes, which provides a 234-mile range. With a level one charger, it takes 20 hours to fully power the iPace.
As 200-mile+ batteries are now available, level two charging stations are becoming a necessity. There’s little point in a 200-mile-range EV if it takes two days to charge the battery. A level two charging station is absolutely necessary for longer range EVs.
Level two charging stations require installation by a professional electrician. They must plug into a 240-volt outlet, which often needs to be installed in the area where the vehicle will be parked. Level two installers are licensed and insured. They can set up the station safely, ensure optimum function and handle any future repairs.
Most level two charging stations fall into the $500 to $1,000 range, but the prices depend on the charger model and options. Installation costs range from $750 to $1,750.
Installations usually cost less when a home already has excess electrical capacity and the electrical panel is located close to where the vehicle will charge. When the power system needs upgrading and extended lengths of conduit must be laid to reach the charging location, costs tend to be higher.
Choosing the best installer for your home EV charger
When an EV owner needs an installer in their area, it’s hard to know where to find one, who is qualified and if the install price is reasonable.
When it comes to safely installing an EV charging station in your home, no one is more trusted or recommended than Qmerit.
As North America’s largest network of certified EV charger installers, every Qmerit electrician is fully licensed, background-checked, insured, and properly trained in EV charging station installation so you can rest easy in knowing your installation is done right and backed by the Qmerit Peace of Mind Guarantee.
In addition, Qmerit uses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to continuously score installers based on their responsiveness, reliability, certifications, customer satisfaction and job performance—and installations are assigned to only the highest performing electricians.
Qmerit charges no fees and customers are in complete control to select their preferred installer. They contract directly with their chosen installer and Qmerit does not mark up their estimate. EV and charging station manufacturers actually offer Qmerit’s service to their customers on a complimentary basis.
Recommended by automakers, EV charger manufacturers, utilities, businesses, and homeowners alike, and with over 450,000 EV charging stations installed across the U.S. and Canada, no one is more experienced in energy transition technologies than Qmerit.
Contact Qmerit today and complete our online EV assessment for your customer EV charger installation estimate and to learn more about how Qmerit can help make your next electrification project easy.