Different levels of EV charging:
can make replenishing the charge of your EV's battery seem far more complicated than it is. With that in mind, we've taken the time to break things down for you by explaining the basics of EV charging and the various "Levels" associated with it.The Society of Automotive Engineers outlines three levels of EV charging: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
But the charging rate of Level 2 can vary quite dramatically. A typical 240-volt, 24-amp unit can put out about 6.0 kW of continuous power. But the fastest possible Level 2 charging is at 80 amps, or 19.2 kW, which is more than three times faster. The hardware on your car dictates the maximum Level 2 charge rate, and most cars aren't capable of charging at 19.2 kW, so you'll want to match your charging equipment to what your EV can handle to avoid paying for capability you can't use.
Though installing Level 2 charging capability at home is an additional expense, a number of states and localities provide government incentives to offset some of the cost. Be sure to see if such incentives are available where you live.
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