Having a Home Charger Makes Living With Our Long-Term Mini EV Easy

If you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, get yourself a home charger as well.

Emme Hall

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.

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Emme Hall

April 11, 2022 5:00 a.m. PT

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When Roadshow got a long-term Mini EV, I knew I needed to install a Level 2 home charger.

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My ChargePoint Home Flex charger can be set to a variety of amps.

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I can choose 16 amps to charge at a rate of 12 miles per hour, which is perfect for plug-in hybrids with their minimal all-electric range. I can also set the speed all the way up to 50 amps.

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My local electrician installed the ChargePoint charger for right around $2,000. Of course, prices vary according to location and how difficult it is to get from the electrical panel to the charger location.