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.
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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.
Not at all. I have a powertrain package in it that makes it not too suitable for towing but gets me good highway performance and longevity. The last two Fords I owned before this one (an Explorer and an F-150) got a total of 730,000+ miles between them.
“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.”
The Constitution now bars intelligence tests for voting purposes. And you were wondering how a man suffering from dementia got into the White House?
Texas could pass a housing purchase tax: 10% of the purchaser’s capital gains from housing sales within the previous ten years on property sold for more than say $400/property tax system assessed structural square foot.
Absurd California housing prices are corrupting Austin, Nashville and other housing markets. Austin now has a California grade homeless problem.
The Brits placed a stiff ‘stamp tax’ on housing purchases a few years ago.
Didn’t say that.
You said people shouldn’t drive more than 600 miles in a day.
I said if I want to drive more than 600 miles in a day, my choice.
“Some people have electric heat water heater and central a/c. They are often used at night while you sleep.”
I close my faucets while sleeping.
“I’m sure all of those windmills [built in China]. . .”
“651 miles.”
635 miles · Light traffic · 8 hr 17 min
Just a bit unsure if you meant the perceived insult.
Come to think of it, I do need a new hat. Hard to fully break-in. Maybe I suppose it’s time for your annual tree-hugging. . .
Ha!!
;-)
Heck NO!!!!!
“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.”
I live in Florida. During the day it gets to around 90 degrees for about 6 months. I need 82 degrees daytime to 77 degrees nighttime for air conditioning comfort.
Our ‘snowbirds’[winter residents] have left us to the hell of Florida heat.
“Free?”
Who pays for this “free” service?
“Not at all.”
But worthless to some.
Non Sequitur
“The Brits placed a stiff ‘stamp tax’ on housing purchases a few years ago.”
And we all know how that turned out. . .
I honestly don’t give a flaming sh!t what anyone else thinks about it. I bought it for a very particular type of use. If I was planning to tow a large trailer I would have configured the powertrain differently or bought a bigger truck.
One other problem: There is not enough electrical power in the United States to power the cars if everyone converts to EVs. Yes, that capability will probably eventually get here, but it is very long term.
We hear all the time about “free” stuff but hardly ever hear about who is to pay for this “free” stuff.
From free college to free medial care, to free EV roadside service, make no mistake, nothing is free.
ICE owner/drivers have some sort of AAA or insurance coverage for road-side assistance, but they pay for it.
EV road-side service should operate the same way. Pay for your service/coverage and don’t impose it on non-EV owners/operators.
Non Sequitur, not hardly IMHO.
Brian Griffin
One other problem: There is not enough electrical power in the United States to power the cars if everyone converts to EVs. Yes, that capability will probably eventually get here, but it is very long term.
It will be a very long time before even most convert to EV.
Non Sequitur!
You change the subject of the discussion.
This will surely happen, and it’s why I bought solar panels for my roof, which offset 75%. of my electric bill. In Virginia, the governor (Coonman) pushed a law which mandates that all power used in the state come from renewable sources by 2045. The law includes benchmarks which have already lead to the closure of two coal powered plants. More will soon follow. Originally, the bill’s sponsors claimed that electric rates would rise only 3% per year. Now that the law has passed, that estimate jumped to 6%. The truth is that no will ever tell the public what the real cost of these Green Programs will be, but they will be much more than we hear now.
I was surprised by how quickly I will recover the cost of my system. With the 26% tax credit, 75% offset, 6% yearly rate increases, and SRECs, the system pays for itself in 8 to 9 years. An important tip: avoid solar panel financing like you would the Ebola. All of the hidden charges make the actual interest rate close to Cash for Car Title territory, and not the deceptive 2% advertised.
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