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Kissimmee Utility Authority has introduced an electric vehicle charging program that will allow customers the ability to charge their vehicles at home. PHOTO/KUA
With nearly 14 million electric vehicles old nationwide in 2023, a 25% increase from 2022 according to industry experts, EV owners need options to “fuel them up,” which generally means finding an available charger to hook up to.
In Kissimmee, that could mean going home and hooking up to someone’s personal unit.
Kissimmee Utility Authority has introduced an electric vehicle charging program that will allow customers the ability to charge their vehicles at home.
While KUA maintains a network of some 60 active-public commissioned commercial EV chargers throughout the service territory, KUA’s President and General Manager Brian Horton said offering home units complements the public chargers.
“Providing our customers with an affordable option to charge their electric vehicles at home, was the perfect complement,” he said. “With an increased demand for vehicle electrification nationwide, we look forward to offering this new product to our customers.”
The KUA home EV charger is a 7.68 Kilowatt/240 volt charger, and depending on the vehicle’s battery size or state of charge, it would provide up to 32 miles of range per hour charging. The Level 2 EV charger comes with a 25-foot cord that can be used indoors or outdoors. The units are ENERGY STAR™ certified and work on all EV models.
KUA customers would be eligible for a $200 rebate on the units; after the rebate, the charger costs $399. Customers can either add the charging system’s cost to their electric bill, or they can pay in 12 interest-free monthly installments. The home charging unit also comes with a full three-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Using the Level 2 charger will require a NEMA 6-50 EV outlet, which may require additional costs for electrical work. Once the proper EV charging connections are verified, KUA says it will assist customers with set up and installation of the charger.
Eligible KUA customers must be the property owner, or have the written permission of the property owner prior to installation.
For information on KUA’s Home EV Charger Program or to sign up, visit kua.com/ev.
