As all-electric vehicles become more popular and incentives for renewable energy proliferate, many early EV adopters may be reconsidering their home charging needs. The decision to upgrade from a standard Level 1 charger to a Level 2 charger at home is on many owners' minds. It can be an important decision given that about 80% of all charging takes place at home, according to Department of Energy estimates. You might not need Level 2 charging capabilities at home, however, since they can often be found at retail establishments, workplaces, restaurants and grocery stores. Another option is a Level 2 at-home charging station that's permanently mounted, which can allow users to customize charging schedules to better control charging.

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Persons: Brian Wilkerson, I'm, Mark Barrott, Plante Moran Organizations: of Energy, Ford Pro, Ford Motor Company, EV, of Transportation