The good news is, you don’t have to sit there while it charges! You can go about your day and pick it up when it’s done.
If you’re serious about it, you could offer to cover the cost of installing a Level 2 charger at your apartment complex. It’s worth asking.
Start asking your apartment management about their plans for installing EV chargers. With EVs becoming more common, it’s something they’ll need to think about sooner or later. Suggest starting with a few chargers in easy-to-access locations.
@Thomas
My HOA started with just two public chargers, but after more residents got EVs, they’re now installing 36 more. It really helped that the board president drives two Teslas!
I love EVs, but I wouldn’t get one unless I had home charging. It would be too much of a hassle for me.
You don’t actually have to wait while your EV charges—you can do other things like shopping or even sleeping if it’s overnight. However, if you’re stuck with slow chargers, you might find it more expensive than gas, so I’d suggest waiting until you can charge at work or at home.
@zendaya
Use PlugShare to find university, state, or mall chargers. You can get around 25-35 miles of range per hour on these chargers, so grab a meal or do something else while your car charges.
Yeah, it’s not ideal. I’m in the same boat.
As an EV owner, I’d suggest waiting until you can charge at home before making the switch.
If you can’t charge at home, you might be better off with a hybrid.