Charging behemoth Qmerit announces its most successful quarter yet for Level 2 residential charging station installations. Credit the automobile manufacturers for heeding the call.
There are actually
lots of ways
To use an electric vehicle even without having a home Level 2 charger available. However, typically, if installing a home charging station is possible, it would be quite foolish not to do so. Among all the advantages of switching to electric vehicles, this benefit stands out as particularly compelling.
Clearly, an increasing number of electric vehicle owners are becoming aware of this. The leading charging station installer company is evolving.
Qmerit
told
InsideEVs
The first quarter of 2025 marked the most successful period in the company’s nine-year history regarding home charger installations in North America. Notably, this saw an increase of 57% over the last quarter of 2024.
Those results
reflect the increase in electric vehicle sales observed in the United States over recent months
Even though numerous experts anticipated a decline should tax credits expire, this has not occurred. Consequently, many consumers might be hastening to purchase new vehicles prior to potential tariffs being implemented. Regardless of their reasons for buying cars, Qmerit COO Oliver Phillips mentioned in an email that increasingly, these buyers are opting for home charging stations as well.
“Once they experience the convenience of home charging, of waking up every morning with a fully charged vehicle, then that sows the seeds for more acceptance,” Phillips said.
Qmerit chose not to disclose the precise count of installations completed in Q1, yet mentioned these were spread widely throughout the United States rather than being concentrated in just a handful of pro-electric vehicle states. Phillips commented, “Our figures indicate that EV adoption isn’t limited geographically or ideologically; it’s expanding.” He further added, “As charging infrastructure becomes increasingly dependable, convenient at home, and user-friendly, EVs could mark the beginning of a new era in this narrative.”
Qmerit is among an expanding group of businesses that provide
full-service EV charger installation
, starting from the home assessment all the way through obtaining permits to actually doing the job. This entire process can often be intricate and cumbersome, particularly when it involves electrical work that the contractor may not be well-versed in.
However, Qmerit might wish to express gratitude to the automobile manufacturers for
pulling themselves together here
above all.
For a long period, car manufacturers aimed exclusively at producing electric vehicles, leaving all other aspects to be managed by other businesses. They did not have to venture into operating gas stations, for instance, and most were hesitant about taking responsibility for the possible risks associated with installing charging systems at homes.
Today, an increasing number of people understand that making charging convenient should be a priority right from the start. This often involves including a home charger at purchase time and occasionally assisting with or fully covering installation expenses when selling the vehicle.
Several automakers offer this
Now, involving companies like General Motors, Honda, Ford, Hyundai, and more. Several will collaborate directly with Qmerit for these services, whereas others merely direct new electric vehicle owners to the firm.
Most EV drivers charge their cars at home. But in recent years, as automakers sweetened purchases with deals around free public fast-charging, many of them treated those as replacement gas stations instead—leading to
long lines at chargers
When they can do it more conveniently and cost-effectively at home. The focus is now shifting towards home chargers instead, which is a preferable option for those with a garage and an electrical panel.
As demonstrated by these figures, the strength of our collaborations shines through,” Phillips stated. “We are innovatively partnering with automotive manufacturers and dealerships to streamline the process of obtaining home chargers—aiming to lower costs and integrate this aspect more seamlessly into the vehicle purchasing journey.
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