How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

There are several options for charging your electric vehicle around Traverse City, each with different ports, plugs, and benefits. If you’ve been wondering, “How long does it take to charge an electric car?” you’re not alone. Electric car charging time varies depending on the type of charger you use and the make and model of the EV. Here the team at Serra Nissan of Traverse City explains the three main types of electric vehicle chargers — domestic charging, rapid domestic charging, and public charging. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Electric Car Charging Time

These are the three primary electric charging types around Cadillac. Learn about them below.

1. Domestic Outlet Home Charging (Regular Outlet): Using a standard grounded (three-prong) 110V/120V charging outlet (Level 1 Charging) to charge an EV is highly convenient but delivers a slow charge. Still, it works for topping off some of the electric power you consume during your Bellaire commute. This type of charging typically takes about 24 hours or more to get a complete charge.

1. Professionally-Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging: Level 2 Chargers need to be professionally installed by an electrician. They use (240V+) chargers made precisely for your vehicle brand and provide significantly quicker charging rates than a standard household outlet (level 1). With DC fast chargers (instead of AC), you can sometimes get an 80% charge in a half hour to 45 minutes, but the last 20% of charging takes longer because of the diminishing rate of charging speed.

1. Public Charging Stations (Level 3): It’s easy to charge on the go around Manistee in local parking garages, hotel chains, shopping malls, and apartment buildings. Often “Big box” stores such as Kohl’s or Walmart provide public charging stations, and they vary greatly. Some Level 3 chargers deliver emissions-free charging utilizing renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines!

Summary of Electric Car Charging Times

Remember, electric car charging times vary based on the type of charger. Below is a summary of their electric car charging times:

• Level 1 charging takes days to charge an electric car completely.
• Level 2 charging takes a few hours or more to charge an EV fully. Generally, charging overnight with Level 2 is sufficient.
• Level 3 (or public charging) can fully recharge an electric car in under an hour.

Most EV drivers in the Traverse City area use a combination of rapid charging and Level 2 in their daily activities. If you have a plug-in hybrid, your charging times will likely be much faster, usually between one to four hours. The reason is that PHEVs don’t use electricity alone – they use it first until it runs out and automatically switch to gasoline power for the rest of the drive.

Get Behind the Wheel of an Electric Vehicle at Serra Nissan of Traverse City

Now that we at Serra Nissan of Traverse City have explained the answer to the question, “How long does it take to charge an electric car?” are you ready to drive home in a new EV or PHEV? If so, please browse our selection of new electric vehicles and get pre-approved for financing online. We can also give you a value for your trade-in from the comfort of your home. Contact us today and let us know we can help!