Posted on 05/23/2021 7:10:50 AM PDT by DoodleBob
So you’re thinking about trading in your gas-guzzling SUV for a futuristic, energy-efficient, quiet-as-a-nun-walking-through-the-Vatican fully electric vehicle? Mazel Tov! But you’re wondering how long it takes to charge an EV? Well, fine sir or madam, you’ve come to the right place.
The electron pit-stop offers different charge rates based on capability, type of charger, weather, temperature, how many cars are connected to the station, time of day, and your car’s battery capacity. As such, EV chargers often require a quick tutorial by the manufacturer or dealer. But just like pumping gas, after a few fill-ups it becomes second nature.
To make understanding EV jargon easier, The Drive’s crack How-To department is here to answer just how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle, along with a handful of other frequently asked questions about EVs.
Game?
Nearly every electric vehicle comes with a factory-provided charger, but manufacturers and third-party businesses offer faster, more efficient chargers, too. These can be installed by an electrician or be gas station-like chargers installed throughout the country.
Here’s a quick rundown of the type of chargers available:
Now that you have an idea of the types of chargers available, here are The Drive’s estimates of how long it will take your electric car to charge, variables notwithstanding.
While conventional gasoline pumps have a predetermined flow rate, which can be somewhat affected by the number of cars fueling up, a charger’s is subject to a great many more variables that affect how quickly its EV juice is dispensed.
Here are some variables that affect an electric car’s charge speed:
In the U.S., the national average cost per kWh is around $0.13 but can reach $0.32 per hour in Hawaii—aloha. On average, however, you’ll spend less charging your EV than you would fueling a gasoline-powered vehicle.
There are also costs associated with your selected charger. Standard Level 1 chargers are normally included in the price of a vehicle, but if you want a faster Level 2 charger, that’ll require more investment as they’re more than just a plug-and-play setup.
Tesla offers its Gen 3 wall charger for $500, and third-party chargers can range from $400 to $900, plus $1,500 to $2,000 for installation.
How far you can travel in an electric vehicle has become a sticking point, with many potential buyers citing “range anxiety” as the biggest hurdle to adoption.
Just like a gasoline-powered car, the estimated electric range varies from car to car. Consumers can get anywhere from 84 miles in a Fiat 500e to well into the 300-mile range in an EV like a Tesla Model 3 Long Range or Porsche Taycan.
Considering the average American’s commute is 16 miles, any of the current EVs offer more than enough range. Charging stations are also becoming more common along highways making long-distance road trips achievable.
Electric vehicles are still in their infancy and as such can still suffer from build quality issues that commonly affect the first-generation system. That will change.
As subsequent evolutions of the electric vehicle roll off the assembly line, EVs have the real potential to be more reliable than any gasoline-powered car. An electric car requires only a few moving parts, as well as few parts that require fluids that could be corrupted by the elements, fuel, particulates, or grease. Thus, electric cars won’t need as much maintenance and could triple a car’s longevity.
You've got questions, The Drive has answers!
A. As shown about, they'll supply about 30 miles of range in one hour. Though, at-home chargers are getting faster as the tech proliferates.
A. That would be either the Porsche Taycan or Audi E-tron GT, both of which ride on the same electrical architecture and can make use of the 800v ultra-fast charging.
A. You can and can't. Most manufacturers have built-in safe guards so that you don't overcharge your vehicle. Tesla actually released a patch that modifies its car's thermal loads and charge capabilities after a handful of cars spontaneously combusted.
A. According to GMC, it'll take about 10 minutes to restore 100 miles of range when the truck goes on sale in 2022.
I’m picturing a bunch of dead batteries because of rush hr causing that then causes miles long backups. Or people dropping from heat stroke/ hypothermia because they had to turn off the a/c or heater to conserve battery life.
“I am told these are common issues among those living in Dallas.”
I am a Texan, living in a suburb of Dallas.
Your insult(joke or not) is not appreciated.
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As an Okie married to a woman born in Ft. Worth, and raised at the old stock yards. Her father was a horse trader.
That right there was funny.
I read on the nextdoor.com site from people posting their huge electric rates they are being charged. This without a electric car to charge.
IBTG
An EVRS - electric vehicle rollerskate...
Sorry, not too smart electrician.
Almost all homes today are 200amp service, many (like mine) have 400 amp service. Many homes over $400k will have 400 amp service.
60 amp service homes are ancient, maybe 1 out of 1,000. Even 100 amp homes are rare, maybe 1 out of 500.
No one who can afford an EV will have a house with less than 200 amp.
Still, 50 - 60 amp charging system is max on a single phase 240v service. High speed charging takes 480v/3 phase service, almost never found in homes - even of the ultra-rich - because it is not available in residential areas. Only commercial/industrial.
Problem is utility distribution system. Expert utility folk say system will collapse when 5% of all vehicles are EV’s.
Only answer will be rolling black-outs, as both Cal and Texas have experienced.
Then, you’ll be so happy with your EV when you don’t have electricity to power it.
Can you charge while driving? I am thinking that towing a diesel powered generator behind an EV would make a statement.
How long does it take to plug in an electric vehicle when you get home from work? A lot less than 5 minutes. Also, there aren’t germs from thousands of people on a home charger, and there aren’t druggies begging for money.
Forgive the questioner... He might be fro Joisey.
If a simple question like "How Long Does It Take To Charge An Electric Car?" requires hundreds of words and I STILL need a n-dimensional if-then/else statement to get to the answer, I'll pass. Maybe electric cars will go the way of the metric system, Betamax, and professional soccer in America.
too long for my convenience...
anybody else that wants it go right ahead with it...
just stop pushing this crap on people that don’t want it...
Google maps ain’t always exact.
I pee a a lot. . .pee and go.
And getting to the westside of the mountains is a nasty drive. . .well past downtown.
Works for you.
When I drive, 600 miles is okay but I’ll drive and drive, sometimes more miles, sometimes less, just listen to satellite radio and relax. If I feel like stopping, I stop. If not, I just keep going. No chore for me, I just want to get where I’m going.
Oh. . .thanks for clearing that up for me. Appreciate it.
Ha!!
You are the one that said: “Nissan in Japan has a free service”
You introduced into this discussion the concept of free charging, not me. You.
But if it helps you and makes you happy, then okay, you win this one and any and all future discussions.
I LOVE THAT LAW!!!
When driving through NJ I always make sure to gas up. Love sitting in the car and be waited on. It's great in the wintertime. Makes me feel like royalty!
I do tip.
Just re-read my post, I can see I did a poor job of making the point.
I have mixed emotions about the whole EV thing. In full-disclosure, I own a BMW i3 REX and bought it because I was intrigued by the technology. Since we only drive it 6-mos out of the year and I have a diesel pickup, I wasn’t too concerned since we are both retired and our driving is limited.
It’s been an interesting experience. The car is fun to drive, relatively quiet and is more like a golf cart on steroids. Would I have purchased it as a primary vehicle when we were working...no. We live in the country and fortunately I have a Level 2 charger in my garage. Our longest trip was 245 miles and I was surprised I could pull that one off, but it’s only because of the range extender.
I would like to test-drive a Tesla or possibly the new VW but again, I don’t see EV’s as the answer for everyone. Unfortunately, government isn’t flexible and insists on a one-size fits all mentality when it really doesn’t.
If Biden wants to mandate EV’s for everyone and outlaw ICE’s the first thing he can do is trade in the Presidential limo for one that is an EV. And that goes for everyone in DC who feel the need to mandate us little people drive EV’s as they are carted around in their government-supplied Yukon’s and Escalade’s. When they show some leadership, maybe the rest of us will decide to follow.
That is not my post.
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