Charging an Electric Vehicle – Factors that Affect Charging Time

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A key aspect that stops fossil fuel-powered vehicle owners from switching to electric vehicles (EVs) is the time needed to charge their vehicles. Those who have made the switch may not be worried about the charge time, but convincing prospective customers is a challenging task. The charging time is dependent on several factors, and the aim of this post is to provide some information about them so that would-be users know how it can fit their needs.

Factors Affecting the Charge-Time

Power Source The power source used for charging an EV is an important factor. Depending on the source, the charge varies. Typically, charging stations come under level 2 or level 3 categories. Home charging, considered to be a level 1 charging station, takes a long time (up to 40 hours) to fully charge an EV battery. It is a good idea to have a level 2 charger, which enables overnight or work-day charging (12 to 15 hours), at home or work. The level 3 category charger offers a DC power sourc