By definition, electrical services in Toronto such as EV or electric vehicle is a type of vehicle that is either partially or totally powered by electricity and recharge plug-ins. These vehicles are built on a proven hybrid technology, offering much greater reductions in fuel emissions and consumption than conventional technology.
This is the key reason why Ontario’s Climate Change Strategy is promoting the use of battery electric plug-in hybrid EVs. In particular, the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program (EHVIP) of the government fully supports this kind of technology used in transportation and rewards early adopters or users. The program also offers great rebates enjoyed by owners during electric vehicle charging in many stations across Ontario.
Electrical services in Toronto offer up to three different levels of electric vehicle charging stations, each using a different voltage system.
- Level 1 charging - this is the standard charging station at home or workplace that uses 110v plugged in outlet. This level of EV charging takes about 8 to 20 hours to fully charge.
- Level 2 charging - this technology uses a 240v plug, same to a clothes dryer, and will take about 4 to 6 six hours to fully charge. Registered and plated EVs in Ontario charging at this station are enjoying a good rebate.
- Level 3 charging - also called as DCFC or Direct Current Fast Charger, this system employs very high voltage, 480v, to charge an EV to 80% for only 30 minutes. This level of electric vehicle charging works about 8 times faster than level 2 stations.
In case you are planning to have your own electric vehicle charging at home for your green car, A.S. Electrical Services are a Toronto company who got you covered. Our high quality services include installing EV chargers from various manufacturers. The charger can either be built into the walls of your garage or can be a standalone unit, plus we do the installation in a nonintrusive fashion.