How Long Does It Take An Electric Car To Charge?

Port Washington drivers considering a new electric car may be wondering about the charging options available in and around the Hartford area. Although there are efforts to standardize electric car charging ports and plugs, there are different options to consider when searching for an electric vehicle charging station. Fortunately, there are adaptors available for the most popular configurations. Other considerations when it comes to electric car charging times include the type of electric vehicle you own. 

So, how long does it take to charge an electric car? With so many variables, the answer about how long it takes an electric car to charge isn’t straightforward. But we can give you general guidance on what you can expect. Find out more about the electric car charging time and how long it takes an electric car to charge with the Cadillac experts at Heiser Cadillac. Read on or contact us for more information!

Electric Car Charging Time by Charger Type in Grafton 

• Level 1 Charging: Domestic 110V/120V Outlet

Your new EV will come with a Level 1 charger. Most drivers keep this in the vehicle as a backup, rather than using it as a sole charging method. Level 1 chargers provide an estimated four miles of range per charging hour.

• Installed Brand-Approved Level 2 Domestic Charging

Level 2 (240V+) chargers must be professionally installed and can charge your EV much faster than level 1 chargers. Level 2 chargers provide an estimated 24 miles of range per charging hour.

• Level 2 Public Charging

Level 2 public charging stations are more and more common around Hartford and Grafton, and they provide similar charging speeds to level 2 home chargers. You can often find them at major retailers like Walgreens, Kohl’s, and Whole Foods, as well as at universities, hotels, and parking garages.

• Level 3 Rapid Charging

Some public chargers offer 150 kW rapid charging, and these can power up your EV faster than any other charging method. However, they’re usually only available along major highways and freeways and cannot be installed at home. Level 3 chargers provide up to 60 to 100 miles of range per twenty minutes of charging.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Car Charging Time

Do you drive a plug-in hybrid? The time it takes to charge an electric car like a PHEV could be much lower. Chances are this type of vehicle will take between 1-4 hours to fully charge. Why? Plug-in hybrid vehicles have smaller batteries so they do not rely solely on electricity as an energy source! Often, they use an 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

How long does it take an electric car to charge with a public charger? 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. 

Find Your Electric Vehicle Near Menomonee Falls

Do you have a better understanding of the length of time it takes to charge an electric car? Then it’s time to come visit the team at Heiser Cadillac for a closer look at our available electric vehicles, including the Cadillac OPTIQ, the LYRIQ, and the Escalade IQ. Stop by our West Bend showroom today!