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Can electric cars charge while driving?
I’ve recently purchased my first electric car and I’m still getting used to all the unique features it has.. I have a ton of questions about electric vehicles, like can my electric car charge while driving?
Alexandra Maloney · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on the
purchase of your first electric car
—that’s so exciting! Once you get the hang of driving your electric vehicle it’ll feel like second nature. The short answer to your question is no, right now electric cars unfortunately can not charge while driving. This is because to charge your electric car, it needs to be manually
plugged into a charging port
. It takes electric vehicles anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours depending on the battery size and how much charge is needed.In order for wireless charging to occur, it would likely mean the highway or road you’re driving on would need to have charging capabilities. But, this technology is actually in the works and might not be as far off as you might think!
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