While many people eagerly anticipate buying an electric car because they won’t have to buy gas again, they often don’t think too much about what it will take to power their new car. Here we discuss the different ways electric vehicles can be charged.
Level 1
The most basic way to charge your electric vehicle is with a 120-volt outlet, which are the standard type found in every home. If you have one in your garage or can run an extension cord to your driveway, you can get your battery charged up.
It should be noted, however, that this will take a while, as at most this will probably only add about five mile of driving range per hour.
Level 2
You can get your vehicle charged a lot faster if you go up to Level 2 charging. This involves using a 240-volt outlet, which you may also have in your home right now, as they are typically used with a dryer.
This type of outlet can also be installed pretty easily, and it will give you between 12 and 80 miles of range per hour. This means that you should be able to get your electric car completely charged overnight.
Level 3
The quickest way to get your battery juiced up is with Level 3 charging, which generally utilizes a 440-volt outlet. These offer quite a bit of power, so they aren’t intended for home use. Instead, you will find these at DC fast charging stations. These add between three and 20 miles of driving range per minute.
If you have any questions about charging an electric vehicle or want to reserve a new model, get in touch with O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.
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