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How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to “How long does it take to charge an electric car?”. Every EV is different in terms of its charging ability and the type of battery its equipped with, so the charging times can vary depending on several factors. Of course, how long your vehicle will take to charge also depends on what type, make, and model of EV you drive as well. And it does also differ depending on the varying plugs and ports you use to charge your EV. Take a look below to learn more at Salt Lake Valley Buick GMC.

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      What are My Electric Car Charging Options?

      • Domestic Outlet Home Charging (Regular Outlet): A normal grounded (three-prong) 110V/120V charging outlet (Level 1 Charging) doesn't offer a fast charging speed but it's a good option for topping off some of the charge you used commuting to work that day. How long does Level 1 charging take? Usually around 24 hours or more for a full charge. In other words, expect it to take days, not hours, to charge with this method.
      • Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging: Level 2 Charging is typically professionally installed. Level 2 charging uses rapid (usually 240V+) chargers most often made for your brand of car will have significantly faster charging rates than using a regular grounded household outlet. Think hours, not days. DC fast chargers (as opposed to AC ones) are also common. It’s not unheard of to obtain an 80% charge in a half an hour or forty minutes with this type of charging method, but that extra 20% will take longer as there’s a diminishing rate of charging speed as well.
      • Public Charging: You can charge on-the-go at parking garages, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings. You'll often find charging stations at big-name national stores like Walgreens and Kohls, and more charging stations are being added every day across the country. These charging stations vary in type and speed, but often provide Level 2 charging speeds for greater convenience. Some public chargers even offer emissions-free renewable energy charging with solar panels or wind turbines!
      Typical Domestic Charging Electric Car Charging Time
      When you invest in a hybrid vehicle, the charging time can take anywhere between 1-4 hours to fully charge. The faster charging time is due to the fact that the vehicle does not rely solely on electricity as an energy source! Often, they use electric range fully for a small amount of time or under certain speeds, then switch over to gasoline power. 

      Typical Public Charging Electric Car Charging Time
      Most home chargers offer 3.7 kW or 7 kW charging. Public stations, on the other hand, offer 22 kW charging, 43-50 kW rapid charging, and 150 kW rapid charging. As a result, for some applicable vehicles, you could foreseeably get a full charge (0-100%) in an hour or so. In other cases, it could take 4 hours, 6 hours, or 11 hours for a full charge. Again, it does depend on a lot of different factors.

      Find Your Electric Vehicle Near
      Are you ready to invest in the world of EV? Contact us today to learn more about your electric car options, or you can also take a look at our new specials to see if you can save on your next new car purchase. We look forward to seeing you at our SALT LAKE CITY dealership soon!