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 know. 3.7 kw would not be 120 v.
So you ignore the recommendations of the manufactures and safety agencies ...
You were the one that hijacked the conversation with your rant!
NTSB engineer and highway investigator Thomas Barth said in a video published Wednesday that firefighters poured thousands of gallons of water on the vehicle in an attempt to put out the blaze.
“They didn’t realize that they had to direct water onto the battery compartment under the car to cool the battery and stop the reaction causing the fire,” Barth explained.
No mention of EV fires in your link.
“Secure a large, continuous and sustainable water supply — one or more fire hydrants or multiple water tenders. Use a large volume of water such as master stream, 2 1/2-inch or multiple 1 3/4-inch fire lines to suppress and cool the fire and the battery.”
U. S. Fire Administration / FEMA
a Class D fire extinguisher is not to be used to fight a lithium-ion battery fire. Class D fire extinguishers, which contain dry powder, are intended for combustible metal fires only. Since lithium-ion batteries aren’t made with metallic lithium, a Class D dry powder extinguisher would not be effective.
Just can’t be proven wrong, can you, the “oh yeah, what about this. . .” Then back to what you were wrong in the first place.
Fine.
You win. (I have a bet with a neighbor, I bet you have no reason to reply but you will reply, he says you will not reply. Prove me wrong and I owe him an adult beverage.
See video. Water most effective.
“Would every single one of those cars have to towed?”
Nope.
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1) Pouring gas in the car is equivalent about 4MW energy transfer. “
My is power, not energy.
I didn't mean to insult you. I am just an insensitive North Westerner. I grew up with cows, horses, pigs, chickens, goats, sheep geese and an assortment of other animals on acreage. I spent my summers bailing hay and castrating little steers. Chances are pretty good that I am more of a goat roper than you are. You are welcome at our cabin any time.
You are welcome at our cabin any time.
If the population were to suddenly drop, then the available generating capacity stretches farther. Wait and watch.
“I’m still peeved that reel-to-reel and cassettes are dead and happy about the return of vinyl but loathe streaming...but I will live.”
Why do you loathe streaming? $10 bucks a month gives me access to millions of songs.
I was under the understanding the Tesla was using a 800v system and the range was 400. The Lucid was going for 900v with 517 mile range. If you have other information, I stand corrected.
But neither of these cars are currently available and if memory serves, the Lucid has been in the works since 2016.
Coincidentally, as I am typing this out, there is a Cadillac commercial playing touting their new Lyriq with an estimated range of 300 miles.
It seems the market is getting poised for the phase-out of the ICE, but...as long as the infrastructure is lacking it may be more a wish than reality.
This vaporization of the value of music has accompanied a general watering-down of what kind of music makes big money and an effective concentration of market power in the hands of a few labels that cut deals with streaming services.
If electricians suddenly found that their services can only fetch $25 per visit, there would not be many quality electricians. The same happened to music...why would anyone pursue a career in writing songs when you need about 2.5MM streams to make $10k?
Indeed. Good post.
Oh, and by the way. . .do you know what keeps Texas from floating off into the Gulf?
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Because Oklahoma sucks. ;-)
(bada-bing, thanks, I’ll be here all week, be sure to tip your waitress).
How much do they receive when I play their CD 100 times?
How much do they receive when their song is put on a FLAC or MP3 file and played by thousands of people?
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