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Home Energy · EV charging

Charge at Home. Ready Every Morning.

A home Level 2 charger charges your electric vehicle much faster than a standard outlet, installed around your home’s electrical capacity.

An electric car charging from a wall-mounted home charger beside a garage

Benefits

Why charge at home.

01

Much faster than an outlet

A Level 2 charger can typically refill a day’s driving overnight with time to spare.

02

Ready every morning

Plug in when you get home; charge while you sleep.

03

Charge at cheaper times

Smart chargers can schedule charging for lower-cost hours, where your rates differ.

04

Planned around your panel

Load management can make room for a charger without overloading your home.

Compare

Level 1 or Level 2?

Actual charging speed depends on the charger, the circuit and the vehicle.

CompareLevel 1Level 2
PowerStandard 120-volt outletDedicated 240-volt circuit
Charging speedSlow; adds limited range per hourMuch faster; suits most daily driving overnight
InstallationUsually noneElectrical assessment, circuit and permit
Best forShort commutes or plug-in hybridsMost battery-electric vehicles

How it works

From assessment to first charge.

1

Assess your panel

We check capacity and plan the circuit or load management.

2

Choose the location

Where you park, cable reach, and indoor or outdoor mounting.

3

Permit and install

A dedicated circuit and charger, installed by licensed professionals.

4

Set up smart charging

Connect the app and schedule charging where supported.

Choosing

What we look at.

Electrical capacity

The charger’s circuit has to fit within your panel’s capacity.

Load management

Devices allowed under the electrical code can share capacity and sometimes avoid a service upgrade.

Charger location

Close to where you park, with enough cable length.

Indoor or outdoor

Outdoor installations need a charger rated for the weather.

Connector

Most EVs use J1772 or the newer NACS (J3400) connector; adapters are available.

Smart features

Scheduling, energy tracking and integration with solar or home energy systems.

Regulated electrical work is carried out by appropriately licensed professionals, with permits and inspections as required in your province.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

Not always. If you drive short distances, a standard outlet may be enough. Most battery-electric vehicle owners find Level 2 far more practical.

What does my home need for a Level 2 charger?

Usually a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized for the charger, and enough panel capacity for it. An assessment confirms what your home needs.

Will I need a panel upgrade?

Not necessarily. A load calculation shows whether you have room, and load management can often help where capacity is tight.

Can I install a charger outdoors?

Yes, with a charger rated for outdoor use and proper mounting and wiring.

Will any charger work with my car?

Most chargers work with most EVs, sometimes using an adapter between J1772 and NACS (J3400) connectors. We confirm compatibility for your vehicle.

Can I charge with solar?

Yes. Solar can supply some of your charging energy, and some chargers can prioritize charging when your panels are producing.

Does charging keep working in an outage?

Only if your backup system is designed for it. EV charging is a large load and is usually left off battery backup.

Are there rebates for EV chargers?

Some utilities and jurisdictions offer incentives with specific conditions. We only share rebate information once it is verified against the program itself.

Ready to charge at home?

Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll help you understand your options and what your home needs.

Talk to an Energy Specialist

Already a customer with a service issue? Request service online, call 1‑888‑770‑7179 or email service@nexhome.ca.

Get my free consultation

Tell us what you are looking at and we will come back with real numbers — what it costs, what you qualify for, and what we would recommend.

No obligation. We will call once — if it is not for you, tell us and that is the end of it.