More than 300,000 electric vehicles were sold in the first quarter of 2025, and the trend looks set to continue in the years ahead. Though electric vehicles were once thought to only be found in California, the past couple of years have seen increasing adoption across the country, including in the Midwest. If you haven’t already bought an EV, there’s every chance that the next vehicle you buy is electric.

One of the obstacles that electric vehicles have faced is the lack of publicly available charging stations, which is an obvious concern for drivers. There is, however, a handy, modern solution to this problem, and that’s to work with an EV charger installation company that can install a charger on your property.

In this post, we’ll run through everything you need to know about the EV charger installation process, including the benefits and different types of chargers available.

Already know that you’re ready to install an EV charger in your Midwest home? Click here to get a free quote from Wolf River Electric today.

EV Charger Installation at Home: The Benefits

It’s Convenient

Imagine how convenient it would be to have a gas pump located on your property. Well, that’s the level of convenience that home EV chargers provide. 

When you install an EV charger at your property, you can say goodbye to having to continually find a publicly available charging station, and there’s no reason to wait around until your vehicle is charged either. With your own charging point, you can simply plug in your vehicle overnight while you sleep, ensuring you wake up to a car that’s full of juice. 

It Can Be Much Cheaper

It can be significantly cheaper to charge your EV at home rather than at a publicly available charging station. After all, publicly available stations are often set up for profit, and even though the costs may be cheaper than the equivalent of paying for gas, they’re still much more expensive than charging at home. 

You can reduce the costs of charging your EV at home even further  — and by a significant margin — by installing solar panels. If you used solar power to charge your EV for a decade, then you could save over $10,000 compared with charging your vehicle with electricity sourced from the grid. 

May Increase Property Value

Electric vehicles now account for nearly 8% of new car sales, and that figure is rising all the time. With a CAGR of 12.61% through 2029, there’ll be millions more EVs on the roads within a few years. Installing an EV charger at your property today can help to make your vehicle more attractive to the homebuyers of tomorrow, helping to boost the value of the property. 

It’s a Good Time

There’s never been a better time to install an EV charger at home. Thanks to the Federal Investment Tax Credit, homeowners can get 30% of the EV installation cost back in the form of a tax credit. However, be aware that this tax credit won’t be around forever, so it’s best to act fast to avoid missing out!

The Different Types of EV Charger Installation Available

There’s more than one type of EV charger available for home use, so it’s important to be aware of the different options available to you. In doing so, you’ll be able to make an informed, educated decision about which EV charger is right for your needs. 

Level 1

Level 1 EV chargers are the first incarnation of at-home chargers, and are pretty basic compared with the superior level 2 chargers available. For instance, fully charging an EV with a level 1 charger typically takes around 24-72 hours, and there’s no advanced interface to control the charge. The only option is to plug in and wait, and given the amount of time that it needs to fully charge, it’s inevitable that homeowners who depend on grid power will end up consuming electricity during peak times, which results in higher energy bills.

Level 2

Level 2 chargers offer a much-improved charging experience than Level 1. These types of chargers are highly affordable and allow homeowners to fully charge their vehicle in about 4-10 hours, almost the same time as at a public charging station, all from the comfort of their own property. This means that they can easily avoid charging during peak periods when grid electricity costs are at their highest. 

Looking to enjoy efficient, budget-friendly charging at home? Get in touch with Wolf River Electric to learn more about installing solar panels and a Level 2 EV charger at your property. 

Level 3

Planning to buy an electric vehicle in a few years? By that time, level 3 EV chargers, which can fully charge an electric vehicle in forty minutes, may be widely available for domestic use. At the moment, the cost of installing Level 3 chargers often exceeds $250,000, meaning you’ll typically only find them in high traffic commercial or retail environments. Still, if you’d like to know about getting this new and innovative technology installed at your property, don’t hesitate to ask us! 

Understanding the EV Charger Installation Process 

At Wolf River Electric, our team of experienced EV charge installers is on hand to ensure that you can install an EV charger at home quickly, conveniently, and with as minimal fuss as possible.

Simply get in touch, and we will create a plan of action that takes care of all the necessary steps. Looking to maximize your long-term cost savings while also enhancing your home’s eco-credentials? Then speak to us about installing a solar panel system at the same time. 

Get In Touch With Wolf River Electric Today

Ready to get started? Use Wolf River Electric’s free quote form or give us a call at (763) 229-6662. Our services are available to homeowners and businesses across the Midwest, including in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of service to all our customers, and with extensive experience and expertise, you can trust that you’re in the right hands.