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Where are charging ports on electric cars?

Forgive me, but I still don't understand how EVs work. For instance, something as simple as their charging ports. Where are they on an electric car?

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Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re not alone: EVs have many differences. If you’re looking for the charging point on an electric car, you can find it on the driver’s side of the car. Remember that this only applies to most
electric vehicles
in Canada and the United States, where we drive on the left side.
You may have also noticed that electric cars are becoming more common. Though that may be the case, charging stations are still more infrequent than gas stations. Because of this, most plug-in owners do most of their charging at home.
The primary difference between a gas-powered and an electric car is its power source. We’re used to filling up at the gas station, while EV owners have to adjust to plug-in charging.
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