The 3 levels of chargers
Level 1 chargers (100A service)
Uses a connection to a standard 120-volt outlet
Charges 8 km per hour
Takes 12 to 20 hours to fully charge a battery EV (6 to 12 hours for a plug-in hybrid)
Used mostly in homes
Level 2 chargers (200A service)
Uses a connection to a 240-volt outlet, like those used by ovens and clothes dryers
Charges 30 km per hour
Takes 6 to 14 hours to fully charge a battery EV (4 to 8 hours for a plug-in hybrid)
Used in homes, businesses, and common areas
Fast Chargers (also known as Level 3) (400A service)
Uses a direct current connection to an electrical system
Charges 100 km per 30 minutes or 80% charge at 50 kW (varies by vehicle type)
Takes 1 to 4 hours to fully charge a battery EV (15 minutes to 3 hours for a plug-in hybrid)
Used mostly in businesses and common areas
Level 1 chargers (100A service)
Uses a connection to a standard 120-volt outlet
Charges 8 km per hour
Takes 12 to 20 hours to fully charge a battery EV (6 to 12 hours for a plug-in hybrid)
Used mostly in homes
Level 2 chargers (200A service)
Uses a connection to a 240-volt outlet, like those used by ovens and clothes dryers
Charges 30 km per hour
Takes 6 to 14 hours to fully charge a battery EV (4 to 8 hours for a plug-in hybrid)
Used in homes, businesses, and common areas
Fast Chargers (also known as Level 3) (400A service)
Uses a direct current connection to an electrical system
Charges 100 km per 30 minutes or 80% charge at 50 kW (varies by vehicle type)
Takes 1 to 4 hours to fully charge a battery EV (15 minutes to 3 hours for a plug-in hybrid)
Used mostly in businesses and common areas
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