Where Can I Charge My Electric Car?

If you’ve just bought a new EV in the Houston area, you might find yourself wondering where you can charge your electric car nearby. While our service team always recommends installing a home electric car charger and using public chargers as needed, there are plenty of electric car charging stations in the Porter area, and more are being built all the time! Keep reading below to learn more about electric car charging in New Caney, and feel free to contact us with any further questions you have about your new EV.

Electric Car Charger Types

While you might be looking for things to do in the Kingwood 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 Spring, 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 a Houston-area 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% 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 Humble?”, 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. To learn more about additional electric car perks, check out our guide to the benefits of electric cars!

Learn More about Electric Car Chargers at Texan GMC Buick!

As you can see, there’s little cause for so-called “range anxiety” in Humble, thanks to the plethora of electric car charger options nearby. If you still have questions about going electric, feel free to call us at (281) 299-0566 or contact our service department—we’ll be happy to answer!