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What is the average time to fully charge an electric car?
I recently was out at a lunch with a friend who got a Tesla a few months ago. She was saying it takes about 6 to 8 hours to charge it at her house. That seems kind of long. What is the average time to fully charge an electric car?
Marlee John · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! Yes, your friend is right electric cars take about 6 to 8 hours to charge on a level 2 (at-home) charger.
The default EV charger for your home is a Level 1 charger which can be plugged into a regular outlet. These may take up to 12 hours to charge, and for most people, they’re not ideal. Many EV owners install an upgraded Level 2 charging station at their homes to allow for faster charging.
Typically, the vehicle is plugged in overnight so while you recharge, so does your vehicle. Tesla Supercharger stations are Level 3 stations that actually allow an EV to be charged from empty to 80% in only 30 minutes. While Level 3 stations are convenient overuse may take a toll on the car battery.
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