How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

There are several different options when it comes to charging your new Ford EV in Greenacres, each with different plugs and ports, but with available charging adapters you won’t be tied to one charging method. That said, the answer to the question: How long does it take to charge an electric car? varies depending on which of these options you choose. Of course, your electric car charging time also depends on what type, make, and model of EV you drive around West Palm Beach.

Different EVs have different battery packs with varying charging times. In short, there’s too much variability to provide a one-size-fits-all answer to the question: How long does it take to charge an electric car? Still, we can help you learn more about the three main types of EV charging—domestic charging, rapid domestic charging, and public charging and how your choice of each will ultimately determine your electric vehicle charging time. Want to learn more now? Read on or contact us!

Electric Car Charging Options Around Royal Palm Beach

Level 1 Charging: Domestic 110V/120V Outlet

Your new EV will come with a Level 1 charger. Most drivers throughout the greater Wellington area keep this in the vehicle as a backup, rather than using it as a sole charging method. Level 1 chargers provide an estimated four miles of range per charging hour.

Installed Brand-Approved Level 2 Domestic Charging

Level 2 (240V+) chargers must be professionally installed and provide you with a much faster electric car charging time than level 1 chargers. Level 2 chargers provide an estimated 24 miles of range per charging hour.

Level 2 Public Charging

Level 2 public charging stations are more and more common around West Palm Beach and Wellington, and they provide similar charging speeds to level 2 home chargers. You can often find them at major retailers like Walgreens, Kohl’s, and Whole Foods, as well as at universities, hotels, and parking garages.

Level 3 Rapid Charging

Some public chargers offer 150 kW rapid charging, and these can power up your EV faster than any other charging method. However, they’re usually only available along major highways and freeways and cannot be installed at home. Level 3 chargers provide up to 60 to 100 miles of range per twenty minutes of charging.

Shop for Ford Electric Vehicles at Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach

Ready to get matched with the perfect new EV for your unique needs? Check out the new and pre-owned vehicle inventories at Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach to find yourfavorite EV from the comfort of your home. Then, apply for financing so you can take home the hybrid or electric vehicle of your dreams!