Where Can I Charge My Electric Car?

Canadians who are intrigued by electric vehicles are likely curious about electric car charging stations. Where can you charge your electric car? You have the option of installing an electric car charger at home or fuelling your EV while on the go. 

Capital Ford Winnipeg has a detailed guide to both options as well as the differences between the charging levels so you can go into the buying process armed with the facts. We encourage you to get behind the wheel of a Mustang Mach-E and see the Ford brand’s exciting interpretation of an electric crossover or explore one of the several Ford plug-in hybrid models.

Electric Car Charger Types Compared

Brandon and Portage la Prairie drivers have three forms of electric car charger to choose from. Some options are available for home use while certain electric car charging stations are only found in public places. Here’s our comparison: 

1. Domestic Outlet Home Charging (Regular Outlet) (Level 1 Charging): This is the most basic answer to, “Where can I charge my electric car?” By using a standard three-prong outlet, you can fully charge your electric vehicle in a day or two. There’s no need for special equipment, but this is also the slowest of the three.
2. Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging (Level 2 Charging): With an electrician’s help, you can get a charging solution installed in your garage that can charge your EV to full power overnight.
3. Public Charging/DC Fast Charging (Level 2/3 Charging): DC Fast Charging is only available around town. You can find these chargers at places like shopping malls, hotels, and parking garages. You’ll get almost an entire charge in as little as 30 minutes. There are also solutions available that are equal to the Level 2 home charging method we previously mentioned.

How Much Can I Save Charging at Home?

If you’re a Dauphin asking where you can charge your electric car to save the most money, we highly encourage you to invest in a home charging solution. According to Yahoo! Finance, the average Winnipeg resident can save over $2,300 in fuel costs by switching to an electric vehicle. That being said, your real-life results will vary based on your choice of vehicle and how much you pay for electricity.

Find Your Perfect Ford EV in Winnipeg

We’ve shown you the facts on electric car charging stations. Now, how about seeing the Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck? Capital Ford Winnipeg is excited about Ford electric vehicles and we want to share our excitement with you! Fill out our pre-approval form today to get started.