How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

There are quite a few options when it comes to charging your electric vehicle in Niagara. Different models have different plugs and ports, but with the available charging adapters you won’t be limited to one charging method. So, how long does it take to charge an electric car?

The answer is nuanced depending on what model you use, as well as what type of charging device. While we can’t account for the electric car charging times for every model and unique battery pack out there, we will cover average charge times for the different types of chargers. Read on with Performance Mercedes-Benz, and then, contact us to arrange some test drives in St Catharines!

Electric Car Charging Times: Charging Options

1. Domestic Outlet Home Charging (Regular Outlet): A typical grounded (three-prong) 110V/120V charging outlet (Level 1 Charging) won’t provide a fast charging speed, but it’s a good option if you need to replenish the charge you used commuting to work in Niagara-on-the-Lake that day. Level 1 charging usually takes 24 hours or more for a full charge. In reality, this can take days for a full charge, but if you plug your car in when you’re at home, a Level 1 charger can reduce the amount of time you’ll spend at public charging stations.
2. Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging: Level 2 Charging is usually a professionally installed system. Level 2 charging uses rapid (usually 240V+) chargers made specifically for your brand of car and provides significantly faster charging rates than a Level 1 charging system. This will take just hours—not days—to reach a full charge.
3. Public Charging: You can also charge when you are out and about in Pelham, whether it’s at parking garages, malls, hotels, and even apartment buildings. You can often find charging stations in the parking lots of big-name national stores. More charging stations are being added every day across the country, and they can vary in type and speed, but frequently provide Level 2 or Level 3 charging speeds for greater convenience. Level 3 charging stations are called DC fast chargers (as opposed to AC ones) and they can charge your vehicle up from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the battery pack your vehicle features.

Find a New Electric Vehicle Near Pelham Today!

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of a new electric vehicle in St Catharines? Explore our new EV inventory online, then apply for financing, so you can take home the hybrid or electric vehicle of your dreams as soon as possible! And if you have more questions about how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle, don’t hesitate to call Performance Mercedes-Benz at 905-685-3838.