It works on all-electric vehicles and at all places with a standard power outlet. You can consider Level 1 charging as the default EV charging option. It’s not as complicated as it sounds - charging options are divided into three broad categories: 1. So how long does charging actually take? Well, actual charging speeds depend on a few different factors: the charging equipment, sometimes called Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), the power source, and the EV’s own onboard charging capacity. EV critics say it can take 20 hours to fully charge a battery, while electric car buffs will breathlessly tell you that Tesla Superchargers can add up to 172 miles of range in just 15 minutes. You’ve probably heard wildly conflicting stories about how long it takes to charge an electric car. For example, the Chevy Bolt has a 7.2 kW onboard charging capacity, which means that regardless of the Level 2 charger used, the onboard charger will only allow a maximum of 25 miles of range per hour. The size of the onboard charger also dictates how fast an EV will charge. So, when charging with a high-speed charger, the onboard charger is bypassed and the battery is charged directly. High-speed chargers, which are usually found in public areas, not in homes, provide DC power. The conversion from AC to DC power adds some time to the charging process.

So, all EVs are equipped with an on-board charger that converts the AC power that comes from the charger to DC power, so the energy can be stored in the battery. However, most homes only supply AC power. EVs are powered by large battery packs that store DC energy. You plug in an EV so it can charge the battery in order for the car’s motor to run.

You plug things in to charge every day - your cell phone, your computer, a tablet.

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