How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

The Power Source

Level 1 power outlets charge at the least amount of power, while level 2 power outlets charge twice as fast and can plug into outlets like the ones dryers use. You will be needing help from an electrician to install a level 2 EVSE in your home. Level 3 chargers are more advanced, using a high-voltage current that goes directly to the car’s battery. However, they do have some setbacks like not being compatible with every electric vehicle, very expensive, and not being easy to access anywhere. Many drivers also prefer a combined charging system, which is a power source that combines level 1 and 2 chargers. If you decide on a charging system for your home and need it installed, call Mr. Electric. We have reliable EVSE installers that can set the system up in no time.

Battery Capacity

Not all EV batteries are produced the same. Truth be told, there is all in all a divergence between the potential mile ranges for various electric vehicles. Some cheaper EVs have sufficient reach for most drivers' everyday necessities, while other models gloat range that surpasses numerous gas-powered vehicles. The bigger the battery, the longer it takes to charge. That’s not quite a disadvantage though, since there are fast charging stations that continue to get developed.

Charger Capacity

While the charging station conveys the capacity to the EV, it is really a charger joined to the EV battery itself that converts power to the battery. An immense battery fitted with a little battery charger would consume a large chunk of the day to charge no matter what the power source at the charging station.