Track Regular Level 1 (L1) Outlets

A standard 15 or 20-amp wall outlet — the kind already found in most parking garages and underground lots — delivers 40 to 60 miles of range overnight. For the majority of EV drivers, that covers a full day of driving with room to spare. Those who occasionally need more range simply stop at a fast-charging station a couple of times a week — it takes about as long as filling up with gas.

EVnSteven works with any regular outlet. Residents use the charging cable that came with their EV — no special equipment required. They check in when they plug in and check out when they’re done. The app tracks the session, calculates the cost, and includes it on their monthly invoice. No modifications to the outlet required.

Starting with L1 is the lowest-risk way to launch EV charging at your building. The outlets are inexpensive to install, any licensed electrician can do the work, and you don’t need to commit to expensive infrastructure until you understand how your residents actually charge. Most find that L1 is all they ever need.

Some buildings get creative — installing L1 outlets now but running L2-capable wiring at the same time, so the heavier infrastructure cost is already behind them if demand grows. It’s the kind of forward thinking we see regularly in our customers, and it’s genuinely inspiring.

For more on how effective L1 charging really is, see what real EV drivers said in our community surveys: L1: The Unsung Hero and The Unexpected Effectiveness of L1 Charging.