Monday, June 4, 2012

Understanding Home Charging of Your Electric Vehicle

Ford Motor Company, Gresham Ford and Best Buy have partnered to offer a convenient 240 volt home charging solution for electrified vehicles.  This unique collaboration allows the Focus Electric and plug-in hybrid buyers to purchase a Ford approved home charging station through the Best Buy Geek Squad.  Gresham Ford is happy to partner with such an active member of the local Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce, like Gresham Best Buy.

The Geek Squad from Best Buy works with each Ford Electric Vehicle buyer to choose the right charging station for their home.  This process provides Ford Electric Vehicle customers across the northwest with easy access single point of contact from initial inspection to the final installation.

Click Here to see the pre-questionnaire to evaluate your home charging station preparation needs.  There are three easy steps to charging station installation.  The first step is to contact the Best Buy Geek Squad at 1-888-219-6747 to request your personal Garage Site Survey.    Approximately 3 days after completion of the Garage Site Survey, a Geek Squad third-party electrical contractor will provide the customer with an installation quote for their approval.  Once the customer has accepted the quote, the electrical contractor will schedule an installation appointment, secure the necessary local permits and perform the installation.  Customers can always contact the Best Buy Geek Squad in the event of any issues post installation.  Geek Squad's third-party electrical contractor will provide one year limited service warranty with post-purchase support provided free of charge for the first year.  After one year, the customer can still call the Geek Squad for service related questions, but fees may be charged for service calls.

The facts about home charging - Check with your local utility companies if you are considering becoming an electric vehicle owner.  Some local utilities throughout the northwest are teaming up with Electric Vehicle Oregon Ford Dealerships like Gresham Ford to help inform EV buyers about outfitting their home with the proper metering equipment and rate plan to safely and efficiently charge their electric vehicle.  Electric Vehicle buyers are encouraged to contact their utility company. like PGE, in order to properly configure their home.  Plug In Electric Vehicles allow buyers to take advantage of special rates plans and incentives offered by your local electric utility.

It is important to contact your local utility when you purchase an electric vehicle.  The utility company is the new fuel provider who can offer added expertise and answer all of your power and plug in questions.  The utility company will have the latest power supply information.  PGE may offer cost-effective rates and perform checks to ensure grid reliability for your electric vehicle.  There are also incentive for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment smart meter installation if you choose to not utilize the Best Buy Geek Squad.

Gresham Ford Fleet is excited to bring alternative fuel technology to the northwest and is happy to answer any and all of your questions.  It's important to have a resource and support when you purchase an electric vehicle - let Gresham Ford Fleet be your resource.