VIG Solar is here to help! Our team can typically install a Level 2 charger in as little as 7-business days.
Why Pick Us
Powering Your Home + Vehicle
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, VIG Solar assists owners by installing Level 2 chargers in 7 days or less, giving you the convenience of charging faster at home. Coupled with a solar electric system, your EV can be powered with the sustainable energy of the sun. Making it an even more environmentally sound choice.
VIG Solar is your local Qmerit certified installer and we’re ready to help assist you with upgrading your charger for a new car or existing vehicle. Contact us to get started and see how you can maximize your solar + electrical vehicle charging!
EV Services
EV Services
EV Charging
EV Technology & Incentives
If you have an EV or are planning on purchasing one soon, let us help you plan your solar installation its use. We can tell you what to expect with your EV charging and we can help you size your system based on your driving habits and model of car purchase. A hardwired high output Level 2 charger can be installed in your garage or carport as part of your solar system. Make this investment now so you are ready for the future.
Tax credits are based on the battery size and go up to $7,500 for customers who purchase an Electric Vehicle, but they won’t last forever. Utilities and automobile manufacturers are also offering incentives for choosing their models. More and more manufacturers are introducing EVs, so there is no limit of choices on the market! Another benefit is adding charging will also increase the value of your home. A win all around!
Level 1 Charging
Understanding Charging
Level 1 (trickle) charging typically takes 15 hours to fully charge an EV. That means that owners may need to charge during peak usage times or feel compelled to ‘top off’ using public charging stations to avoid range anxiety — expensive alternatives! But what if you could get a Level 2 charger installed at no charge when we install solar for your home?
Level 1 Chargers
These typically come with your car and are able to be used with your home electric outlets.
Pros
- Easily adaptable, use with a standard 110 outlet
- Easy to transport to allow remote charging
Cons
- Typical charging time for full charge is 15 hours
- Most basic charge system with no interface
- No ability to select charge cycle to avoid top peak usage
Level 2 Charging
Power Up Your Home Charging
Level 2 Chargers
The charging time is reduced by more than 60% and allows owners to charge at the speed of a public charger conveniently at your own home.
Pros
- Quality chargers will fully charge an EV in 3 – 4 hours.
- Plug in models can share an outlet with a range or dryer
- Most have mobile apps to monitor or configuration charging
- Ownership yields lower cost of charging versus public charging station
- Peace of mind allowing EV owners to maintain full capacity for the most range
Cons
- Increased energy demand on your home
- Require a 240v electrical outlet or hardwired, plus a dedicated, dual-pole breaker
- Expense for installation – Licensed electrician needed to install new outlet or hardwiring
- If demand charges are in place, the higher current draw may increase energy costs
Level 3 Charging
The Future Of Charging
Level 3 Chargers
The cream of the crop! These are the leading edge of the charging technology.
Pros
- The fastest charge times available. Approximately 80% of range achieved in 40 minutes
- In the future: Bi-directional energy flow – allows direct DC connection between EV battery and the home in case of power outage. Your EV helps keeps your home powered!
- Highest degree of integration to the grid for both the user and the energy provider
Cons
- Typically only available commercially
- Expensive
- Very new technology — early adopter status for buyers
EV Incentives
Electric Vehicle Incentives
There are valuable federal, state and utility incentives* that can help you pay for your electric vehicle and home charging. From the ITC credits you’ll receive for the purchase of an EV, solar and storage to Nevada’s Net Metering, now is a great time to use sustainable energy for your home and car!
VIG’S LevelUp Solar Rebate
When you go solar with VIG Solar you can get a Level 2 Charger, installed at no cost through our EV Level Up Rebate program. You’ll begin to save immediately on your electricity bills and you’ll save time, money and gain peace of mind driving your EV. Don’t wait, start saving today.
Federal Investment Tax Credit
Tax credits are based on the battery size and go up to $7,500 for customers who purchase an EV, but they won’t last forever. The expiration date is separate for each manufacturer and occurs after an automaker sells 200,000 qualified vehicles. More and more manufacturers are introducing EVs, so there is no limit of choices on the market!
Electric Vehicle Chargers do will qualify for ITC credits when combined with a home residential solar system or storage installation. Make sure to include all your energy efficiency upgrades as part of your VIG Solar contract to receive the greatest value.
Manufactures Discounts
For vehicles placed in service on or after April 18, 2023, the credit amount will depend on the vehicle meeting the critical minerals requirement ($3,750) and/or the battery components requirement ($3,750). A vehicle meeting neither requirement will not be eligible for a credit, a vehicle meeting only one requirement may be eligible for a $3,750 credit, and a vehicle meeting both requirements may be eligible forthe full $7,500 credit.
For vehicles placed in service before or on April 17, 2023, the credit is calculated as a $2,500 base amount plus, for a vehicle which draws propulsion energy from a battery with at least 7 kilowatt hours of capacity, $417, plus an additional $417 for each kilowatt hour of battery capacity in excess of 5 kilowatt hours, up to an additional $5,000 beyond the base amount. In general, the minimum credit amount will be $3,751 ($2,500 + 3 * $417), representing the credit amount for a vehicle with the required minimum of 7 kilowatt hours of battery capacity. Learn more
The credit is nonrefundable, so you can’t get back more on the credit than you owe in taxes. You can’t apply any excess credit to future tax years. Learn more.
For vehicles purchased in 2022 or before, credit eligibility was determined under different criteria.
*Ask your representative about which incentive you’re eligible to receive. Please consult a tax advisor on your ability to claim these nonrefundable tax credits.
How it Works
How It Works
Electric vehicles are the wave of the future. When you drive an EV you’ll want the convenience and cost savings of charging at home. While public charges (Level 3) are faster than typical home chargers, finding one, planning the timing and waiting while your car charges is not the ideal scenario. VIG Solar can install a Level 2 charger in less than 7 days — giving you the ultimate convenience of charging on your schedule.
Level 1 Charging
Understanding Charging
Level 1 (trickle) charging typically takes 15 hours to fully charge an EV. That means that owners may need to charge during peak usage times or feel compelled to ‘top off’ using public charging stations to avoid range anxiety — expensive alternatives! But what if you could get a Level 2 charger installed at no charge when we install solar for your home?
Level 1 Chargers
These typically come with your car and are able to be used with your home electric outlets.
Pros
- Easily adaptable, use with a standard 110 outlet
- Easy to transport to allow remote charging
Cons
- Typical charging time for full charge is 15 hours
- Most basic charge system with no interface
- No ability to select charge cycle to avoid top peak usage
Level 2 Charging
Power Up Your Home Charging
Level 2 Chargers
The charging time is reduced by more than 60% and allows owners to charge at the speed of a public charger conveniently at your own home.
Pros
- Quality chargers will fully charge an EV in 3 – 4 hours.
- Plug in models can share an outlet with a range or dryer
- Most have mobile apps to monitor or configuration charging
- Ownership yields lower cost of charging versus public charging station
- Peace of mind allowing EV owners to maintain full capacity for the most range
Cons
- Increased energy demand on your home
- Require a 240v electrical outlet or hardwired, plus a dedicated, dual-pole breaker
- Expense for installation – Licensed electrician needed to install new outlet or hardwiring
- If demand charges are in place, the higher current draw may increase energy costs
Level 3 Charging
Power Up Your Home Charging
Level 3 Chargers
The cream of the crop! These are the leading edge of the charging technology.
Pros
- The fastest charge times available. Approximately 80% of range achieved in 40 minutes
- In the future: Bi-directional energy flow – allows direct DC connection between EV battery and the home in case of power outage. Your EV helps keeps your home powered!
- Highest degree of integration to the grid for both the user and the energy provider
Cons
- Typically only available commercially
- Expensive
- Very new technology — early adopter status for buyers
EV FAQs
How fast can my Level 2 charger be installed?
Can my charger be installed outside?
Yes, most residential EV chargers are water and dust resistant and designed to be installed and work outdoors.
What’s the cost?
Depends on type of installation, where the charger will be installed, if an MSP upgrade is needed. Our team of dedicated solar consultants are here to help you with a custom quote.
How fast will it charge?
Level 1 (regular plug) 2-5 MPH and Level 2 approximately 20 – 60 MPH. To learn more visit our How It Works section.
Plug vs. hardwiring?
Up to you – hardwiring typically allows for most amperage therefore fastest charging.
What if I need an MSP upgrade?
Your team at VIG Solar will take care of everything for you. From upgrades to permitting. To get started on your custom charger quote please contact us here.
What information do you require for my virtual quote?
During the virtual consultation, our engineers will need a picture of your main service panel, a picture of where you would like the charger, and what’s between them to get started.
Who does the permitting?
VIG Solar handles everything from installation to permitting so you have nothing to worry about. Our team are experts in all things solar + EV.
Get Started
Let’s Get Started
Ready to get powered up with EV Charging? In most instances we can install Level 2 residential chargers for homeowners with an EV in 7 days or less. Of course, we are here to speak with you in person. Call (702) 582-9949 if you want to get started on the phone.
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The smart choice for Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Chargers
VIG Solar of Las Vegas goes above and beyond for your electric vehicle charging needs, giving you the power to control your energy consumption, save money, and travel sustainably. Offering a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for residential, business and public use VIG Solar makes it easy to go green.
So you bought an electric vehicle?
When you purchase an electric vehicle, you are stepping into the future, but that future requires unique solutions. You can use one of the 418 public charging stations in the Las Vegas Valley, but that requires waiting for your battery to charge, and often times, requires you to wait for a charger to become available and pay to use it. VIG Solar will step into the future with you, and provide modern green energy technology to help you get your electric vehicle on the road, quickly, easily and sustainably.
When you have an electric vehicle and you choose to install green-energy solar at your home, you can take advantage of the power of the sun to power not just your home, but your EV too. This will save you time because you can charge your EV conveniently at home, AND it will save you money, because solar energy is, well, FREE.
Level 2 Charging Station
Residential
Level 2 charging stations are the most common choice for home charging. With up to 48 amps of power, an hour of charging equals 12 miles of drive time.
Able to plug directly into your existing home outlet, Level 2 chargers plug into your EV’s onboard charger, which acts as an inverter and converts the AC power to DC stored power.
Level 3 Charging Station
Commercial
When you need to have a charging solution for your fleet vehicles, or place of business, Level 3 chargers, commonly called ‘super chargers’ or “DC chargers’ are your solution. Level 3 chargers provide a faster charge time by bypassing the onboard charger and supplying DC power directly to the battery.
DC fast charger locations are available online, creating the potential to draw more customers to your business.
FAQs About EV CHarging
Depending upon the charging system and the type of battery in your car, you can typically drive between 107 miles and 360 miles on a full charge. Your EV car manual should provide more information.
If you plug your EV into an ordinary 120 volt outlet, you can expect a full charge overnight or in about 8hours. If you plug into a 240 volt outlet, you can expect charge-time to be about 4 hours.
With a Level 1 EV charging station, your car will charge to 80% in about an hour. Call VIG Solar today and get started!
- Electricity demand increases, on average, about 1% per year.
- NASA’s Glenn Research Center released a study in 2008 that concluded that an increase of 80 million electric vehicles would create a .5% incremental peak demand.
- NVDMV reported a 130% increase in EV registrations from 2020-2021. The state has applied for $38 million in federal funds over the next four and a half years to expand the EV charging network.
All of this begs the question, can the aging electric grid handle all this additional demand for power?
While there are reportedly plans in the making to upgrade the power grid to handle this huge spike of new demand, the true questions is, can they do it fast enough? Many of the power lines that would need upgrading are buried underground, creating a traffic nightmare to improve – and we’ve all experienced the speed at which infrastructure improvement takes.
EV owners would be wise to look at the current situation, and increasing demand, and understand that it is in their personal best interests to create their own solution to the energy problem, rather than rely on government and local utilities. EV owners (and in fact ALL homeowners) who choose to upgrade their homes with green energy solar will not only save money on energy bills, but disconnect from the aging grid and be energy independent, allowing them to continue to charge and drive their vehicles and live in comfort, even in a blackout or demand for reduced energy consumption.
If you are interested in a conversation about an EV Charger for your home or business, contact us today!
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I had an EV charging station installed by VIG and I couldn’t be more satisfied. I don’t have to look for a place to plug my car in at anymore, because I just charge it at home. After their green energy consultation, that came with my install, we’re considering upgrading our whole home to solar energy. What a great company to work with! Highly recommend!
J. Martinez – Southern Highlands
LAS VEGAS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS
Committed to providing whole-home green energy solutions, VIG Solaris the trusted name to call when you need an EV charging station. From our complimentary energy audit to installation, our team of master technicians will help you in your quest to live more sustainably. Call us today and let’s go green.
