How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Vehicle?

Are you dreaming of purchasing a new electric car? You’ve probably wondered about how long it takes to charge an electric car! You have several options when it comes to electric car charging times, and the speed at which your vehicle receives power depends on the charging adapter and charging method you select. It also depends on what type, make, and model of new electric vehicle you drive. The new Mercedes-Benz EQS, for example, can add around 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes at some high-speed charging stations.

What are My Electric Car Charging Options?

So, how long does it take to charge an electric car? Explore your options here:

1. Domestic Outlet Home Charging (Regular Outlet): A standard grounded (three-prong) 110V/120V charging outlet (Level 1 Charging) won’t provide a fast charging speed but it’s good for topping off some of the charge you used on your Westport commute. How long does a Level 1 charge take? Typically it takes around 24 hours for a full charge. In other words, it can take a day or more, not just hours, to charge with a Level 1 charging station
2. Installed Brand-Approved Domestic Charging: Level 2 Charging stations are professionally installed. Level 2 charging uses rapid chargers (usually 240V+) in order to offer significantly faster charging rates than using a standard grounded household outlet.
3. Public Charging: Charge your EV on-the-go aroundNorwalk at shopping malls, parking garages, hotels, and even some apartment buildings. You might even find charging stations at big-box national stores like Walgreens. More and more charging stations are being added every day across the United States. These public charging stations vary in speed, but usually provide much faster speeds for customer convenience.

Typical Domestic Electric Car Charging Times

Domestic car charging times vary depending on if it’s Level 1 or Level 2 charging.

• Level 1 EV charging: Can take days to fully charge an electric car
• Level 2 EV charging: Takes several hours to fully charge, perfect for topping off overnight

Typical Public Electric Car Charging Times

Most home chargers provide about 3.7 kW or 7 kW charging while public stations offer 22 kW charging, 43-50 kW rapid charging, or 150 kW rapid charging. So, for some electric vehicles, you could realize a full charge (0-100%) in an hour or less. In other cases, reaching a full charge could take several hours.

Shop For an Electric Vehicle at Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield

Ready to find the ideal new EV for your Norwalk lifestyle and budget? Browse our inventory of new and pre-owned EV models online or at Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield. We invite you to apply for financing so you can take home the hybrid or electric car of your dreams today! What are you waiting for? Reach out to us now!