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What do you do while charging an electric car?
I’ve been thinking about buying an electric car, but the time that charging takes compared to filling up at the gas station is really off-putting. What are you supposed to do while charging an electric car?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
For most daily commuters, charging their
electric car
overnight at home every few days is usually sufficient for their driving needs, but sometimes you need to stop at a charging station while on the road. A Level 3 public charger will likely get you up to an optimal charge level in anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes, but it can be hard to know what to do during that time.
Some chargers are conveniently located in the parking lots of local businesses, grocery stores, or shopping centers, so it can be a great opportunity to run an errand while your car charges. Other options include:
- Grabbing a coffee.
- Taking a walk.
- Going to the gym.
- Catching up on work or emails.
While waiting around for your car to charge is not always ideal, EV manufacturers are acutely aware of this pain point for consumers and are working to create faster and more accessible charging technology for all.
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