As of January 2024, Minnesota has over 53,000 registered electric vehicles, up 47.8% from 2022. This indicates that more and more residents are investing in electric vehicles, and more and more residents will likely need EV charging stations.
At present, Minnesota only has 803 charging stations around the state, but homeowners have the option of installing charging stations where they live.
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EV Charging Station Installation Choices
As a homeowner, having an EV charging station means you need to have the appropriate electrical supply and the right charging unit.
EV charging units are broken down into three types, the first of which is what comes standard when you purchase an electric vehicle, and the last of which is the strongest charging unit on the market, which can recharge a vehicle to within 80% capacity in 30 minutes or less.
As a Northfield homeowner, you can choose the first or second charging unit type, but the third is reserved for commercial enterprises.
Charging Unit 1
The first charging unit is the kind that comes with your electric vehicle. This is the charging unit that you would use with a standard outlet in your garage to charge your vehicle overnight. It works best when other appliances are not drawing power at the same time.
Charging Unit 2
The second charging unit is the kind that our local electricians in Northfield, MN can install in your home with the appropriate permits. These require dedicated 240 volt circuits to supply enough power. Each hour that your vehicle is charged can add 70 miles of drive time.
With this type of charging station installation in Northfield, MN, you can generate significantly more drive time without relying on an entire night to recharge your vehicle.
What to Expect with SouthSota Mister Sparky
When you call our licensed electricians to discuss EV charging station installation in Northfield, MN, we will start by coming to your home to decide what amperage you need and whether you have to start with some electrical upgrades to support the new installation.
We will also discuss whether you need a charging unit 2 or if charging unit one is appropriate, and what types of local and state level considerations need to be made in order to remain code compliant.
EV Charging Station Installation FAQs
Yes, there are options for charging station installation that conforms to homes, based on the type of charger you use. When you call SouthSota Mister Sparky, our team will provide more details after assessing your space.
The cost varies based on labor, type of charger, and whether you need additional electrical to support the installation. At SouthSota Mister Sparky, our team of local electricians can give a more precise estimate after assessing your project.
Yes, you will need an electrical permit for EV charging stations in your home. This requires that you submit a permit through the Minnesota State Department of Labor and Industry, that you haven’t installed by a licensed electrician, and that if any other structures need to be erected to support the charging station, like a carport, you get a second building permit as well.
Our team can help walk you through this based on your assessment.
Yes, part of the permit requirements are that a licensed electrician has to install the charging station. When you contact our team, we can send licensed electricians to your home and review which types of permits you might need and what the process will look like.
