Toyota EV Charging Virginia
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With electric vehicles seemingly popping up everywhere, Toyota is getting into the game with several available electric and hybrid options that should impress all kinds of drivers. With Toyota having electric vehicles like the bZ4X or a hybrid like the Prius, you need to know how and when to charge your electric vehicle, and that's where our team here at Pearson Toyota comes in! Below you will learn all about the different chargers, how to find a charging station and all the benefits of buying an electric Toyota. Once you are done reading, be sure to check our complete electric Toyota inventory both here on our website and at our dealership!
About the Different Toyota Chargers
There are three different chargers available for your Toyota, and how long it takes to charge your Toyota will depend on what charger you get. The first type of charger is Level 1, which is a good choice for drivers with shorter commutes. Typically you can go from low battery light to 100% charged in around 50 hours, which comes out to an average of four miles per hour. You can charge your vehicle in a standard three-prong outlet. Next up is the Level 2 charger, which will allow you to charge your vehicle at home. You can reach a full 100% charge in 9.5 hours, reaching around 23 miles per hour. Drivers can also find Level 2 chargers in public. Level 2 chargers can also be installed at home by a licensed electrician. The last charger we will talk to you about is the Level 3 or DC Fast Charger, which, under ideal conditions, can charge from low battery light to 100% in 30 minutes with front-wheel-drive and 60 minutes with all-wheel-drive. This type of charger is only available at public charging stations.
Setting up a Level 2 Charger
Although your Toyota electric vehicle will come standard with a Level 1 charger, adding a Level 2 charger to your home will provide you with a quicker charge that's almost as simple. You're going to need a licensed electrician to install it, and there are a few equipment and installation options available to you. First, there is ChargePoint Home Flex which can charge your EV in the comfort of your own garage. If you need help finding an electrician, apps like Qmerit can easily connect you with an electrician near you.
Charge in Public
With your Toyota electric vehicle, you can either charge it at home or you can charge it when you are out on the road at one of the charging stations. Finding a station in Virginia has never been easier. Currently, over 30,000 public stations in the country support either Level 2 or DC Fast Charging, so charging on the go is as convenient as ever. All you need to do is pull up, plug in, and charge up. In addition, Toyota currently works with ChargePoint and EVgo, which helps make tapping into the network as easy as ever. For those who purchase or lease a new 2023 Toyota bZ4X will get one year of complementary charging at every EVgo-owned and operated public charging stations nationwide.
Benefits of Buying an EV
Your electric Toyota allows drivers to enjoy a no-cost maintenance plan that will cover routine maintenance and service for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first; you will also get extended 24-hour Roadside Assistance for three years at unlimited mileage. Environmental benefits are available to you that will reduce CO emissions as you go fully electric, and it's just one way to lessen the environmental impact. Also, the complementary Clean Assist program allows Toyota electric owners to offset their vehicle charging with 100% renewable energy. Finally, all-electric vehicles can bring about potential state incentives. Preliminary expectations will include a lower cost of ownership, including overall service and maintenance costs.
Check out our Toyota Electric and Hybrid Inventory
As you can see, there are several advantages to owning an electric Toyota, from the charging options to less maintenance. You also get some powerful engines to boot! If you are looking for an electric Toyota, then be sure to head down to Pearson Toyota, where our team will answer any questions you may have and set you up with a test drive of the bZ4X or the hybrid Prius. If you enjoy your test drive, we have a complete finance department that will work with you towards a great deal and even take your trade-in if you have one! You can also view our complete Toyota hybrid inventory on our website!
