PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do you configure a garage for an electric car?
I’m thinking about buying my first electric car, but I don’t know if I have the right setup in my garage to accommodate a charger. How do you configure a garage for an electric car?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s a great time to be shopping for an
electric car
, so congrats on taking a step toward a more sustainable future. Having a home charging setup will be great for charging your new EV at home, and converting your garage shouldn’t be too complicated. In order to charge your EV, you’ll want to have a dedicated 240-volt circuit. Your regular home outlet will still charge it, but it will be much slower than getting a 240-volt outlet installed.
It’s highly recommended that you hire a certified electrician to help with the installation. As part of their services, the electrician should be able to best configure where the charger should go in relation to the rest of your garage.
Another great way to prepare your garage for an electric car would be to insulate it, if it isn’t already. Keeping your electric car at a stable temperature will help maintain the battery’s health and longevity.
If electric cars are the future of the automotive industry,
Jerry
is the future of car insurance
. Jerry is an app that can compare plans and rates from 50+ top-rated insurance providers in seconds, to make sure you’re always getting the most out of your car insurance plan. Jerry will even send you new quotes every time your policy comes up for renewal, so you’re always getting the coverage you want at the best price.
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance for Your Car
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
