How long would it take to charge some of the leading electric cars on the road fully?
Use these approximate calculations based on a 240V Level 2 power source and charging capacity, according to the manufacturers’ websites for the following 2021 cars:
Chevrolet Volt EV: 10 hours
Nissan Leaf: Up to 11 hours
Tesla Model S: 12 hours
Karma GS-6: 4 hours
Tesla Model 3: 12 hours
Porsche Taycan: Up to 10.5 hours
Mini SE Hardtop: 4 hours
Audi E-Tron: 10 hours
Polestar 2: 8 hours
BMW i3: 7 hours
With ranges varying from 100-300 miles per charge, this isn't a big deal for big-city commuter traffic, or casual use in a small town. But any sort of extended travel will be dramatically altered. Filling up a car now takes about 10 minutes.
Assuming electricity was cheap and abundant (which it’s not), EVs could be a reasonable vehicle for local driving. Much like golf carts at Florida’s The Villages.