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.
“Some people will refuel their 2021 gasoline-powered pickups in 2061 at US gas stations,”
By 2061 gas pumps will be less common than charging stations today.
I’m sure all of those windmills will make up for it, yeah. And I guess they’ll have to attach huge new taxes on electricity and cars. Not only can most people not afford the electric car, they won’t be able to afford lights.
Ref charging cables. . .how are we going to deal with the historical problem of pretty blondes driving off with the charging cable attached.
Never solved that problem at gas stations. . .
(Ha! Ducking for cover1)
A 40 kw charger ain’t cheap
Also the reality is that 400kW is not available to most, and is the “elephant in the room” that no one seems to be paying attention to.
It’s pretty common that utilities will distribute 25kW “between” 4 homes.
“Also the reality is that 400kW is not available to most, “
Nor needed by most.
“any power in excess of what we could store ourselves would be shunted to ground. That means wasted...”
If you set your thermostat to normally cool to say 78 degrees, a solar smart thermostat-based system might cool your house to the lowest temperature you like, say 74 degrees to put the excess energy to use.
Refrigerators and water heaters might also have similar solar smart thermostats.
“Or is everyone in the country going to move to Dallas, Phoenix and Miami?”
Seems to me. . .apparently so. . have you seen the news about all those New Yorkers, northeasterners/northwesterners, Californians, etc. . .escaping to Texas, Arizona and Miami?
I’m thinking Texas should make a law that says immigrants from Blue states can’t vote in any election for at least 10-yrs and then only after passing a Texas history test.
(Do I have to? Sarc/)
Don't get your 10 gallon hat in an uproar Tex. ; ) Much worse could be said of the people living in the communist enclaves we live near, Seattle and Portland. Not to mention our state governmentand governor. We are still suppose to wear masks outside and the freeway has signs telling us to get our vaccinations NOW.
“Offshore wind cost £120/MWh in 2018 with new installations forecasting a lower cost of £58/MWh (5.8p/kWh) in 2022.”
“Onshore wind costs just £65/MWh now and forecasted at £46/MWh in 2022 (4.6p/kWh).”
“Wind energy generates 14.8% of all electricity in the UK.”
“40% of all wind energy generated over Europe blows over the UK.”
https://www.businesselectricityprices.org.uk/wind-turbine-facts
A pound(£) is worth about about $1.41 and a typical US wholesale electricity price is about $20/MWh. The UK is looking to pay about three/four times as much for electricity from future onshore/offshore wind power installations.
“Many that do long trips with stops at rest stations to relax and fiddle on wifi.”
Many do not, me included, but then again, I am not wedded to my iPhone.
Many just want to get to their destination and get the drive over with.
That is a good one! It doesn't get to 78 degrees around here very often; we set the thermostat on the two mega window air conditioners we have to 65 in the summer so that when it gets above 70 outside we have somewhere comfortable to escape to.
“And what happens when you run out of battery 100 miles from home “
I’ve said now for years. The overall design needs to incorporate a universal ‘removal module’ of 5 to 10% battery capacity. Allowing the ‘towing’ outfits to swap a fully charged ‘module’ into your vehicle so you can ‘limp’ to the charging station.
“Many just want to get to their destination and get the drive over with.”
Are you texting while driving?
Except Oregon and New Jersey. Gotta protect union jobs.
Some people have electric heat water heater and central a/c. They are often used at night while you sleep.
“The idea that the average person drives 16 miles to work is BS.”
You know this number is so low cause it would be racist NOT to include those sitting at home, collecting disability or welfare.
To long
651 miles.
No thank, unless you are going to buy me one.
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