How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?
There are several options for charging your new Ford EV around Palm Beach Gardens, each with different plugs and ports, but with available charging adapters you won’t be tied to one charging method. That said, the answer to the question: How long does it take to charge an electric car? varies depending on which options you choose. Of course, your electric car charging time also depends on what type, make, and model of EV you drive.
Different EVs have different battery packs with varying charging times. In short, there’s too much variability to answer this question definitively with a one-size-fits-all answer. Still, we can help you learn more about the three main types of EV charging—domestic charging, rapid domestic charging, and public charging—and how your choice of each will ultimately determine your electric car charging time. Want to learn more now? Then join the team at Al Packer Ford West Palm Beach below as we cover the ins and outs of electric car charging times!
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car Per Level?
Charging your electric car varies depending on the level of charger you use. Here’s a breakdown of the charging speeds you can expect from each level:
- Level 1 Charging: Domestic 110V/120V Outlet
Your new EV will come with a Level 1 charger. Most West Palm Beach drivers keep this in the vehicle as a backup, rather than using it as a sole charging method. Level 1 chargers provide an estimated four miles of range per charging hour.
- Installed Brand-Approved Level 2 Domestic Charging
Level 2 (240V+) chargers must be professionally installed and can charge your EV much faster than level 1 chargers. Level 2 chargers provide an estimated 24 miles of range per charging hour.
- Level 2 Public Charging
Level 2 public charging stations are more and more common around Lake Worth and Delray, and they provide similar charging speeds to level 2 home chargers. You can often find them at major retailers like Walgreens, Kohl’s, and Whole Foods, as well as at universities, hotels, and parking garages.
- Level 3 Rapid Charging
Some public chargers offer 150 kW rapid charging, and these can power up your EV faster than any other charging method. However, they’re usually only available along major highways and freeways and cannot be installed at home. Level 3 chargers provide up to 60 to 100 miles of range per twenty minutes of charging.
Find Your New Ford EV at Al Packer Ford West Palm Beach
Ready to get matched with the perfect new EV for your unique needs? Shop for electric vehicles from our new Ford inventory from the comfort of your home, then apply for financing so you can take home the hybrid or electric vehicle of your dreams sometime soon! Our finance specialists will work tirelessly on your behalf to match you with the right electric car!
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