You know, diving headfirst into DIY EV charging is like signing up for a gym membership—you’re excited until you see the fees. A basic Level 2 setup for the home might run you a few hundred bucks for the hardware, and installation could easily double that if your local grid decides it wants in on the fun. For community stations, we're talking full-blown investment territory—often tens of thousands once permits, upgrades, and some "creative" utility negotiations come into play. Renewable integration? That's the financial equivalent of a vegan kale smoothie—noble in theory but can get expensive. So, while it's a thrilling project, prepare for a rollercoaster of costs and bureaucratic hurdles. Happy hunting!