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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA – NYSE:TM) this week announced the use of Treehouse, a software operating system with the stated goal to make home EV charger purchase and installation easy. All 2026 and newer Toyota and Lexus BEVs and PHEVs come standard with a dual-voltage 120V/240V AC home charger to allow for both Level 1 and faster Level 2 charging. With a maximum output of 7.7 kW, under ideal conditions, the dual voltage charging cable can charge a vehicle from ~10% state of charge to full capacity overnight. (Read AutoInformed.com on: Toyota bZ Woodland Mid-Size SUV EV Priced at $45,300)
“Toyota and Lexus vehicles have a reputation for being easy to own and enjoyable to drive, so the home-charging experience should be as well,” said Thibaut de Barros Conti, vice president, Business Incubation & Development, TMNA. “Treehouse complements our brands and empowers our customers with a one-stop shop to install their home-charging solutions.”
While California and ZEV states require all BEVs be sold with dual-voltage charging cable, Toyota has provided this hardware with BEVs starting from 2024 model year and PHEVs starting from 2026 model year throughout the U.S.
What makes Treehouse unique is its all-inclusive home installation process for Level 2 AC charging, from project scoping and design to permitting and installation, with a claimed no need for multiple home visits – just one visit for hardware installation. With Treehouse’s proprietary virtual scoping technology, customers receive upfront installation quotes in 48 hours or less, requiring just a handful of photos and a short survey.*
“From there, Treehouse manages each project from start to completion, working with licensed electricians vetted by Treehouse to assess, upgrade and install the electrical systems needed to support home EV charging, with the goal that every installation meets the highest quality and safety standards,” Toyota said.
A hardwired ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger is also available through Treehouse and can further reduce charging time by up to 30% depending on the vehicle and setup, according to Treehouse. It can be configured with either an SAE J3400 NACS charging plug for 2026 and newer BEVs or an SAE J1772 plug for 2023-2025 BEV as well as past and current PHEV models. Treehouse offers a two-year installation warranty in addition to ChargePoint’s three-year hardware warranty.
“We’re thrilled to work with Toyota to enhance the electrified vehicle and home charging experience for Toyota and Lexus customers,” said Eric Owski, co-founder and CEO of Treehouse. “By bringing seamless, end-to-end home charging solutions into the EV ownership journey, this collaboration with Toyota reflects our shared commitment to making electrification easy and accessible for consumers.” More about Treehouse: https://treehouse.pro/.
*Toyota is not involved in, nor is it responsible, for the installation of the charger. Toyota cannot guarantee the 48-hour turnaround and one-visit representations from Treehouse.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Toyota Debuts Home EV Charging With Treehouse
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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA – NYSE:TM) this week announced the use of Treehouse, a software operating system with the stated goal to make home EV charger purchase and installation easy. All 2026 and newer Toyota and Lexus BEVs and PHEVs come standard with a dual-voltage 120V/240V AC home charger to allow for both Level 1 and faster Level 2 charging. With a maximum output of 7.7 kW, under ideal conditions, the dual voltage charging cable can charge a vehicle from ~10% state of charge to full capacity overnight. (Read AutoInformed.com on: Toyota bZ Woodland Mid-Size SUV EV Priced at $45,300)
“Toyota and Lexus vehicles have a reputation for being easy to own and enjoyable to drive, so the home-charging experience should be as well,” said Thibaut de Barros Conti, vice president, Business Incubation & Development, TMNA. “Treehouse complements our brands and empowers our customers with a one-stop shop to install their home-charging solutions.”
While California and ZEV states require all BEVs be sold with dual-voltage charging cable, Toyota has provided this hardware with BEVs starting from 2024 model year and PHEVs starting from 2026 model year throughout the U.S.
What makes Treehouse unique is its all-inclusive home installation process for Level 2 AC charging, from project scoping and design to permitting and installation, with a claimed no need for multiple home visits – just one visit for hardware installation. With Treehouse’s proprietary virtual scoping technology, customers receive upfront installation quotes in 48 hours or less, requiring just a handful of photos and a short survey.*
“From there, Treehouse manages each project from start to completion, working with licensed electricians vetted by Treehouse to assess, upgrade and install the electrical systems needed to support home EV charging, with the goal that every installation meets the highest quality and safety standards,” Toyota said.
A hardwired ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger is also available through Treehouse and can further reduce charging time by up to 30% depending on the vehicle and setup, according to Treehouse. It can be configured with either an SAE J3400 NACS charging plug for 2026 and newer BEVs or an SAE J1772 plug for 2023-2025 BEV as well as past and current PHEV models. Treehouse offers a two-year installation warranty in addition to ChargePoint’s three-year hardware warranty.
“We’re thrilled to work with Toyota to enhance the electrified vehicle and home charging experience for Toyota and Lexus customers,” said Eric Owski, co-founder and CEO of Treehouse. “By bringing seamless, end-to-end home charging solutions into the EV ownership journey, this collaboration with Toyota reflects our shared commitment to making electrification easy and accessible for consumers.” More about Treehouse: https://treehouse.pro/.
*Toyota is not involved in, nor is it responsible, for the installation of the charger. Toyota cannot guarantee the 48-hour turnaround and one-visit representations from Treehouse.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.