10/14/2026
New England's fall road trips are changing. Are our homes and businesses keeping up?
Every autumn, people travel throughout New England to experience the changing leaves, scenic highways, mountain communities, and coastal destinations.
From Vermont and New Hampshire to Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, our region offers some remarkable places to explore.
For electric vehicle drivers, however, a successful road trip requires a little more planning than simply choosing a destination.
Understanding the three primary EV charging options:
Level 1 Charging (120V)
Uses a standard household-voltage outlet and typically provides approximately 2–5 miles of range per hour. This can be sufficient for drivers with shorter commutes and plenty of time to recharge.
Level 2 Charging (208–240V)
A popular option for residential and commercial applications, generally providing 10–30 miles of range per hour. It is particularly useful for homeowners, hotels, apartment communities, workplaces, and businesses where visitors park for extended periods.
DC Fast Charging
Designed for quicker charging during longer journeys, compatible vehicles can recover substantial range in approximately 20–40 minutes, depending on the charger, vehicle, and battery conditions.
Here's something property owners should consider:
A hotel along a Vermont scenic byway doesn't necessarily need an expensive DC fast charging station. If guests are parking overnight, appropriately sized Level 2 chargers may provide a much more practical solution.
Likewise, a homeowner doesn't always need the highest-powered charger available. The right equipment depends on driving habits, vehicle capabilities, electrical capacity, and budget.
Commercial installations introduce additional considerations, including utility capacity, available parking, customer access, operating costs, and opportunities for future expansion.
At Breiter Planet, we work with homeowners, businesses, and commercial property owners across all six New England states on EV charging infrastructure and electrical solutions.
Our approach is to evaluate what a property actually needs rather than simply recommend the most expensive equipment.
We'd like to hear from you:
When traveling around New England, do you actively look for hotels, restaurants, or destinations offering EV charging?
And if you own a business, have you considered whether charging infrastructure makes sense for your property?
For residential or commercial EV charging inquiries:
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