Unlike most owners of conventional gas cars, EV owners can “refill” at home—just pull into your garage and plug it in.

To charge an electric car at home, you will need a home charging point installed where you park your electric car. Drivers usually choose a dedicated home charging point because it’s faster and has built-in safety features.

Generally, adding a 240V outlet means installing a new 240V circuit on the main electrical panel. You’ll need an electrician to install a special 240-volt receptacle, like the ones used for most clothes dryers, in your garage.