How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

There isn’t a simple answer to the question, “How long does it take to charge an electric car,” because it varies depending on which charging option you choose and how much charge is currently in your battery. How long it will take to charge your EV also depends on the type, make, and model you drive. Read on to find out more about EV charging around The Villages with this guide from Sullivan Cadillac. Contact us with questions about electric vehicle charging. 

What are My Electric Car Charging Options?

You have several options for charging your electric car:

1. Level 1 Home Outlet Charging: You can plug your EV into a regular grounded (three-prong) 110V/120V outlet. While Level 1 charging doesn’t offer a fast charging speed, it is a good option for topping off your battery after you get home from work. It can take 24 hours or more for a full charge. 
2. Level 2Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging: Level 2 home charging uses rapid (usually 240V+) chargers specific to your brand of car and will charge your EV much faster than Level 1 charging. You can get an 80% charge in less than an hour, but the next 20% will take longer because there’s a diminishing rate of charging speed at the top end.
3. Public Charging: You can find public chargers in different locations around Lady Lake at parking garages, shopping malls, hotels, and attractions. These charging stations often provide Level 2 charging and some public chargers are free.

Typical Electric Car Charging Time

The amount of time it takes to charge an electric car is different for each level of charger:

• Level 1 EV charging can take 24 to 48 hours for a full charge.
• Level 2 EV charging takes a few hours or overnight to fully charge an electric car. 
• Level 3 EV charging can fully charge an EV in an hour or less. This is known as Lightning Charging and is only available in public charging stations.

Go Electric With Sullivan Cadillac!

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