Charging behemoth Qmerit announces its most successful quarter yet for Level 2 residential charging station setups. Credit the car manufacturers for heeding the call.
There are actually
lots of ways
To own an electric vehicle even without having access to a home Level 2 charger. However, typically, if installing a home charging station is possible, it would be quite foolish not to do so. Among all the advantages of choosing an electric vehicle, this benefit stands out as perhaps the most compelling.
It seems that an increasing number of electric vehicle owners are becoming aware of this. The leading charging station installer company is recognizing this trend as well.
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 represented a 57% increase from 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 yet. Many consumers might be hastening to purchase new vehicles before potential tariffs come into play. Regardless of their motivations for buying cars, Qmerit COO Oliver Phillips mentioned in an email that these buyers are increasingly opting for home charging stations as part of their deals.
“As they become accustomed to the ease of at-home refueling, consistently starting each day with a fully powered car, this lays the groundwork for greater adoption,” Phillips stated.
Qmerit chose not to disclose the precise count of installations completed during Q1; however, they noted these were spread throughout various regions across 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. As charging infrastructure becomes more dependable, home-centric, and user-friendly, EVs could mark the beginning of this new narrative.”
Qmerit is among an expanding group of businesses that provide
full-service EV charger installation
From initial assessments through obtaining permits all the way to completing the project, this entire process can often prove intricate and challenging—particularly when dealing with electrical work unfamiliar to the contractor.
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 were not required to venture into the gasoline station sector, and many chose to avoid dealing with the possible legal issues related to home charging installations.
Now, however, more and more of them are realizing they need to make charging easy from the get-go, and that includes throwing in a home charger—and sometimes helping with or covering install costs—when the car is purchased.
Several automakers offer this
Now, involving companies like General Motors, Honda, Ford, Hyundai, and more. Several will collaborate directly with Qmerit for this service, 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 affordably at home. The focus has now shifted towards prioritizing home chargers instead, which is a wiser choice for those who have a garage and an electrical panel available.
As evidenced by these figures, the strength of our collaborations shines through,” Phillips stated. “We are innovatively teaming up with automobile manufacturers and dealerships to minimize obstacles in obtaining home chargers—aiming to make this process more cost-effective and seamlessly integrated into the vehicle purchasing journey.
Contact the author:
patrick.george@insideevs.com
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