Where Can I Charge My Electric Car?

Are you considering making the switch to an electric vehicle like the revamped GMC Hummer? One of the first questions we hear from would-be EV drivers is:Where can I charge my electric car? There are so many options in the Houston and Channelview areas! Electric car charging stations are becoming more and more available and convenient, while home electric car chargers are affordable and relatively easy for an electrician to install. Get the information you need from Big Star Buick GMC on where you can charge your electric car and more! 

Electric Car Charger Types

While you might be looking for things to do in the Crosby area, you might need to scope out the different electric car charger types available in the area. There are several electric car charging stations near Baytown, but a home electric charger will be the most convenient for overnight charging. Here are the three different types of electric car chargers: 

1. Domestic Outlet Home Charging (Regular Outlet) (Level 1 Charging): This electric car charger will charge your Buick, GMC in 24 hours using a standard three-prong outlet. It’s the perfect charger for overnight charging. Still asking, “Where can I charge my electric car close by?” Start at home! 
2. Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging (Level 2 Charging): This electric car charger should be installed by an electrician. It can charge your battery in a few hours or, depending on the type of Level 2 charger, it can get your vehicle battery to 80 percent in 30 to 40 minutes. 
3. Public Charging/DC Fast Charging (Level 2 Charging): Public electric car charging stations are typically found in malls, hotels, parking garages, and gas stations. They are the fastest option, delivering an 80 percent charge in as few as 30 minutes.

Are Electric Car Charging Stations Free? 

Now that you know the answer to, “Where can I charge my electric car around Baytown?”, it’s important to know the costs of public electric car charging stations. Some of them might be free while others can cost between $7 to $15 to charge your vehicle fully. Most charge by the kilowatt-hour. The overall savings cost with electric vehicles is huge when compared to regular gas-powered vehicles. 

Learn More about Electric Car Chargers at Big Star Buick GMC! 

Whether you want information about the kinds of EVs that are available, or how to buy your home charger, Big Star Buick GMC can help! We look forward to helping TX drivers embrace this exciting new technology that makes for lower fueling costs and more powerful drives. Contact us for more information about what hybrid and all-electric vehicles you can expect to find when you shop for a Buick or GMC with us.