Green Energy: Electric Cars

Electrical vehicles are the future of transportation; a revolution that Patriot Electric is at the forefront of, leading the way as one of Vancouver Island’s leading suppliers and installers of EV chargers and other such supplies and systems. 

Patriot Electric can make sure your home is fully equipped to handle the demands of an EVSE, as we are authorized to install any CSA certified EVSE of up to 600 volts and any amperage.

What is the cost of installing an electric car charging station at home?

One of the most confusing aspects of switching to an electric vehicle is deciding on how and where to recharge. Is there a publicly available station in your neighbourhood? Or where you work? To maximize the savings, benefits, and convenience that an electric vehicle offers, have a charging station installed in your home.

The requirements in the installation of an EV home charging station include:

• The type of electric vehicle charger: $600-$3500.
• Potential upgrades to your electrical panel, especially in older homes: $500-$3500. Plus, the ampacity to your home may need to be increased. See BC Hydro fees for connections.
• Additional parts and labour depending on where you want the charger located.

We are also able to service and repair EVSEs and provide a unique solution that could save you money and time. If your home or condo doesn’t get enough ampacity from your current electrical panel to install a new EVSE, we offer an EVEMS (Electrical Energy Management systems). These EVEMS are less expensive and easier for our customers than a full-service upgrade.

As an early adopter of providing CERTIFIED electrical installations for many of the leading EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) manufacturers — we are qualified and officially partnered suppliers for the following: 

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

• BMW i3
• Chevrolet BOLT
• Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Hyundai IONIQ Electric
• Hyundai KONA Electric
• Jaguar I-PACE
• Kia Niro
• Kia Soul Electric
• MINI Cooper SE
• Nissan LEAF
• Smart fortwo Electric
• Tesla Model 3
• Tesla Model S
• Tesla Model X
• Tesla Model Y
• Tesla Cybertruck (pre-order)
• Volkswagen e-Golf

Plug-In Hyprid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

• BMW i3 REx
• BMW i8
• BMW X3 30e
• BMW X5 45e
• BMW 330e
• BMW 530e xDrive
• BMW 740e xDrive
• Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
• Ford Fusion Energi
• Honda Clarity PHEV
• Hyundai IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid
• Kia Niro PHEV
• Kia Optima PHEV
• Range Rover PHEV HSE
• Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e
• MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 PHEV
• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
• Porsche Cayenne S E Hybrid
• Toyota Prius Prime
• Volvo XC60 T8 eAWD
• Volvo XC90 T8 eAWD

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEVs)

• Acura RLX
• Audi Q5 Hybrid
• Audi R8 E-Tron 2017
• Ford Fusion Hybrid
• Honda Accord Hybrid
• Hyundai Ioniq
• Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
• Infiniti QX60 Hybrid
• Kia Optima Hybrid
• Lexus CT 200h
• Lexus ES 300h
• Lexus RX 450h
• Lexus GS 450h
• Lexus LS 600h L
• Lexus NX 300h
• Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring
• Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
• Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC
• Toyota Camry Hybrid
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• Toyota Prius
• Toyota Prius c
• Toyota Prius v
• Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

Incentive Programs

There are now even more reasons to get one-with multiple incentive programs offered to cover both the cost of EVSE installations and the vehicle itself. 

• ZapBC Program - A grant that covers the cost of the EV charger, leaving the client with only the installation cost to pay for.
• BC Government Program - Offers savings of up to $8,000 on a new electric vehicle (conditions do apply)