How Long Does It Take To Charge An Electric Car?

If you are considering buying or leasing an electric vehicle, you are likely asking yourself, “How long does it take to charge an electric car?” Charging times vary depending on the method. Are you charging your vehicle at home? What charging level is your method? Because several factors determine the charging times, the team at Express Chevrolet GMC is going over the common methods and their estimated speeds below.

• Level 1 Charging: Domestic 110V/120V Outlet

  Your new EV will come with a Level 1 charger. Level 1 is the slowest charging method, but it’s great for topping off the last 30 miles of range. 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 in your garage. They can charge your EV much faster than level 1 chargers. Level 2 chargers provide an estimated 24 miles of range per charging hour, or add about six times more power.

• Level 2 Public Charging

  Level 2 public charging stations are more and more common around Brighton and in other urban centers. They provide similar charging speeds to level 2 home chargers. Look for 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, which is the fastest method for charging an electric vehicle. You’ll find these public charging stations along major highways and freeways, as well as in major urban centers. Level 3 chargers provide up to 60 to 100 miles of range per twenty minutes of charging.

Are you thinking about getting a plug-in hybrid vehicle in the Jackson area? If so, your charging times could be significantly shorter. Typically, these vehicles take between 1 to 4 hours to fully charge. Why is this? Plug-in hybrid vehicles don't rely solely on electricity; they use a combination of electric power and gasoline. Often, they operate on electric power for short distances or at lower speeds before switching to gasoline.

So, what is the electric car charging time for a full charge? Most home chargers provide 3.7 kW or 7 kW charging. In contrast, public stations offer more powerful options: 22 kW charging, 43-50 kW rapid charging, and 150 kW rapid charging. Depending on your vehicle, this means you could achieve a full charge (0-100%) in about an hour with rapid charging. Alternatively, it might take 4, 6, or even 11 hours to fully charge your vehicle, depending on the charging method and your car's battery capacity.

Now that you know how long it takes to charge an electric car, what’s next? Whether you are exploring various models or have a specific one in mind– like the HUMMER EV or one of the Chevy EVs, feel free to stop by our Brownsville dealership and see what we have in stock. We are eager to help you find the right electric model for your Collierville lifestyle!