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.
I don’t think you have a basic understanding of electricity. The simple relationship between power, current and voltage seems too hard for you to understand.
“Why does anyone need 200A service? It’s a joke”
You bought it. Why did you buy it.
You get a panel with a 200A breaker that can’t EVER be tripped because the transformer feeding your house is pathetically undersized....... False advertising.
“You get a panel with a 200A breaker that can’t EVER be tripped because the transformer feeding your house is pathetically undersized....... False advertising.”
Apparently you do not understand the basics of power distribution I you thought that buying a 200 Amp panel would give you 200 Amp service.
Next time consult an electrician.
It code spec and it’s stupid.
Learn basic math.
“It code spec and it’s stupid.”
What is code spec?
“Learn basic math.”
You were the one that bought the over-sized panel ....
Building codes. You have heard of them?
Why can’t you admit that most people think if they have a 200 amp panel fed with 250 gu. alum. USE wire that they will be able to draw up to 200A. The can’t. Why you ask? Because the power company limits them to 12.5KVA in a lot of cases.
“Building codes. You have heard of them?”
Please cite the code you are referencing ...
“Why can’t you admit that most people think if they have a 200 amp panel fed with 250 gu. alum. USE wire that they will be able to draw up to 200A.”
Most people don’t know what size their panel is. All most know is if the plug fits the socket all is hunky-dory.
If the bury a 250 ga aluminum USE to your house they will put in a 200A panel. I believe that is code. The main breaker has to “protect” the USE ga.
You have it backwards.
BS. You are retard and an electrician. How odd LOL!!!
They are not saying full charge that is what they want you to hear. They said 100 miles. Like putting 4 gallons into a 18 gallon tank. One half hour.
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