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.
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“You introduced into this discussion the concept of free charging, not me. You.”
I introduced you to portable charging systems in response to your discussion about a need. You took off on a rant about nothing is free.
If you’re referring to the Lucid Air, the car isn’t in production yet, won’t be until September (maybe) and the range is an “estimate” by a third-party.
Tesla is also rolling out one with a range of 400 miles, but. like the Lucid, you can’t buy it yet.
So I stand by my statement.
You can bet their Armored Land Battleships aren't going away...
Like a fire hose?? NO SORRY!
What Are Class D Fires?
Class D fires are those that occur from combustible metals, such as aluminum, titanium, magnesium, lithium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium.
These types of fires usually occur in industrial, manufacturing, or laboratory settings when the metal fines - tiny, thin pieces of metal, often shavings or dust generated during the machining process ignite, becoming the fuel element in the fire triangle (fuel, oxygen, heat plus a chemical reaction).
Class D fires can cause significant damage and are not simple to put out. The cost of a type D extinguisher is around $900.
“Tesla is also rolling out one with a range of 400 miles, but. like the Lucid, you can’t buy it yet.”
500 miles and Tesla has said it would be earlier than their previous late this year estimate.
Obviously you ignored the link I gave you.
“I introduced you to portable charging systems in response to your discussion about a need.”
Sure.
I never said anything remotely about a portable system.
Www.firerescue1.com
Use a large volume of water. Use a master stream, 2½-inch or multiple 1¾-inch fire lines to suppress and cool the fire and the battery.
TESLA:
USE WATER TO FIGHT A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FIRE. If the battery catches
fire, is exposed to high heat, or is generating heat or gases, use large amounts of
water to cool the battery
“I never said anything remotely about a portable system.”
Memory refresh ...
“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.”
Uh the 3.7KW charger would in fact take an electrical modification. It would at 120 volts draw about 30 amps. Uh Oh household wiring is for a typical outlet 20 amps at 120 volts at maxed out 2400 watts or 2.4KW. Anyways based on what these chargers require in electrical power demand and modifications? No thanks I’ll stick with gasoline.
I'm a retired commercial building {healthcare facilities} maintenance mechanic. In general a place like a hospital, a server farm, a building reaching 4 plus stories would likely require 480 for their air conditioning unit which would likely be a Centrifugal Chill water unit requiring 150-350 plus amps in run status and 1200-1500 plus amp start up draw at 480 volts. Also some air handlers require it. I was the HVAC Tech and Electrician. Even when I was in the Navy on an aircraft carrier the Chillers {we had 10 of them 150-ton-300 ton units} were each one the single largest power consumer.
“There is the problem”
You don’t need fast charge at home.
The only 3.7 kw charger I see is 240v.
the local NO-CORN gas-station has service, not full - no wash the windows or anything, but they do pump
Here’s a quick rundown of the type of chargers available:
Manufacturer-Provided Level 1 Outlet Charger (~3.7kW) The simplest form of EV charging, Level 1 chargers have a standard, three-prong household plug on one end, and a connector on the other end that plugs into the vehicle. These chargers, which are usually portable and do not require installation by an electrician, dispense electricity at a wall outlet’s normal 120-volt rate.
That was a copy and paste of 1st charger mentioned in article.
Ah. . .trying very hard not to laugh, but. . .check that Sparky. . .that wasn’t me.
Have a good night.
No I checked your link. I did not post my link
What Type of Extinguishers are Rated as Class D Fire Extinguishers?
Unfortunately, Class D fires cannot simply be extinguished with water or just any extinguishing agent. Water interacts with the combustible metal intensifying the fire, increasing the heat and spreading molten metal.
Thus, it is imperative that only a Class D fire extinguisher is used to extinguisher a combustible metal fire. The best way to extinguish these fires is by smothering them & eliminating the oxygen element.
The agent also helps to absorb the heat from the fuel.To date, the only type of Class D fire extinguisher is the Dry Powder extinguisher. The powder agent used may be either powdered graphite, granular sodium chloride or copper based, all of which are effective at separating the fuel (the ignited combustible metal) from the oxygen.
While dry powder extinguishers are effective for Class D fires, they are not effective for any other class of fire. It is important that those working around combustible metals understand the unique properties of Class D fires as well as how (and when) to properly and safely operate a Class D fire
extinguisher
https://blog.koorsen.com/what-is-a-class-d-fire-extinguisher-used-for
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