Electric Car Chargers For Residential & Commercial
Level 1 Charger:
Usually included with the purchase of a new electric car, this type of charger uses a standard 120 volt, 60 Hz household outlet. These chargers are not ideal, but get the job done in a pinch. Expect to get roughly 4 to 5 miles of charger per hour of charging.
Level 2 Charger:
Similar to an electric dryer, a level 2 charger uses 240 volts of power and is much more efficient at charging electric car batteries. Expect to see a wide range of charge times which is dependent on the quality of the battery management built into the car, about 12 to 60 miles per hour of charging.
Level 3 Charger:
Because cars run on DC (direct current) and not AC (alternating current), charging directly from DC is the most efficient method of charging electric cars quickly. These kinds of chargers take high voltage (600V+) to deliver 80 percent of battery capacity in under 30 minutes of being plugged in. These kinds of chargers are ideal for those that desire the best in electric car charging performance
