
How Much Electricity Does Home EV Charging Add in a Year?
Home charging typically adds a few thousand kWh a year. One multiplication — your miles times your car’s consumption — gives your own figure.
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Home charging typically adds a few thousand kWh a year. One multiplication — your miles times your car’s consumption — gives your own figure.

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