Charge your EV safely at home. The real risks, how to avoid them, warning signs to watch for, and why certified equipment and proper installation matter.
Home Safety When EV Charging
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) Technology Guide
First introduced as a promising concept for residential energy management, Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology has evolved into a viable solution for energy resilience. By leveraging high-capacity EV ...
Home EV Charger Certifications
EV charger certification in the U.S. and North America ensures safety, performance, and compatibility with regional standards for reliable EV charging.Shopping for a home EV charger can feel ...
48 Amp EV Charger Wire Size – NEC – US
The recommended wire size for a 48 Amp EV charger is 4 AWG solid copper or 3 AWG aluminum. This is necessary because a 60 Amp dedicated circuit breaker is required for the installation, and the ...
Tesla Wall Connector Firmware Updates
Electric Vehicle Geek tracked Tesla Wall Connector firmware updates to gain a deeper understanding of how Tesla maintains and evolves its EV chargers (Tesla Gen 3 and Universal Wall Connector). ...
How to Protect Your EV Charger from Being Hacked
If you have an EV charger installed at home or your business, it’s important to know that, like any smart device, it could be vulnerable to hacking if not properly secured. EV chargers communicate ...
EV Charger Safety Features to Consider When Choosing an EV Charger
We put together this detailed breakdown of essential EV charger safety features to complement our EV charger buyer's guide and EV charger safety guidelines. At Electric Vehicle Geek, EV charging ...
Understanding EV Charging Outlets
Electric vehicle (EV) owners need to be familiar with the various types of EV charging outlets available for powering their vehicles using a plug-in EV charger. As EV adoption grows, understanding ...
Best NEMA 14-50 Outlet for Tesla
Discover the best NEMA 14-50 outlet for Tesla charging, including detailed reviews of top options like Hubbell, Bryant, and Leviton. Learn about their performance, charging speed, pros, cons, and ...
Level 1 EV Charger Wire Size – NEC – US
Choosing the right Level 1 EV charger wire size is important for safety, efficiency, compliance, performance, and future-proofing your EV charger installation as we will later explain in this post. ...
The Best of the Best Electric Cars Books To Read In 2026
Over the past few years, my reading has largely centered on research for this blog and preparing for certification exams in the electric vehicle industry. However, exploring a collection of the best ...