| There are three different types of electric vehicle chargers available: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. They are all capable of charging vehicles at different speeds, and have different installation requirements. It is important to remember that even though a charger may be able to output a certain amount of electricity, your vehicle will be limited by the vehicle's maximum on-board charging speed. This Chargehub webpage lists a variety of different EVs and PHEVs along with their maximum on-board charging speeds as well as the battery size. | |||||||||||||||||
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Level 1 (Slow Charging) |
Level 2 (Fast Charging) |
Level 3 (DC Fast Charging) |
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Operating Voltage |
110V or 120V |
220V or 240V |
480V+ |
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outlet Type |
NEMA 5-15 (standard home recepticle)
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NEMA 6-50 NEMA 14-50 Hardwired
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Direct utility connection
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Power Output |
1-2 kW | PHEV: 3-6 kW BEV: 6-19 kW |
BEV: 50-400 kW
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Charging Rate |
2-5 miles per hour | 10-75 miles per hour |
75-1,200 miles per hour
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Charging Time |
PHEV: 5-6+ hours1 BEV: 40-50+ hours2 |
PHEV: 1-2+ hours1 BEV: 4-10+ hours2 |
BEV: 20 minutes-1 hour+3
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Application |
Residential | Residential & Commercial (home, workplace, public, etc.) |
Commercial (public, highways, etc.)
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Charger Costs |
Typicall included with vehicle purchase | Residential: $500+ Commercial: $1,500+ |
$50,000+
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Installation Costs |
N/A | Residential: $500-$1,000+ Commercial: Varies by location. May require major construction and significant electrical equipment upgrades |
Varies by location. Typically requires major construction and significant electrical equipment upgrades.
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1Depends on PHEV battery size and charging speed
2Depends on EV battery size and charging speed
3To 80%