Level 1, 2 And 3 EV Chargers: Which Is Better To Use?
Provided you don't drive long distances every day, Level 1 charging could be all you need.
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If you're a new electric vehicle owner, you may be surprised to learn just how many charging options you have available, both at home and to extend your range on the road. While the industry has standardized terms like Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 charging, those labels offer little information on their own. Installing a Level 2 charger can also cost hundreds of dollars, so is it an expense worth taking on?
A Level 1 charger can take more than 40 hours to fully charge up an EV's battery, while a Level 3 charger can add hundreds of miles to your car's range within a single hour. While you may think faster is always better, we also have to account for tradeoffs like cost and battery longevity. So which charging...
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