EV Charging Stations
Level 1
- Charging Speed: 3 to 5 Miles of Range Per Hour
- Locations: Home, Workplace & Public
Level 1 is the slowest way to charge an EV. Every electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid can be charged on Level 1 by plugging the charging equipment into a 120-volt household outlet.
Advantages
- Uses 120-volt outlet
- Low cost
- Charge anywhere
Level 2
- Charging Speed: 10 to 75 Miles of Range Per Hour
- Locations: Home, Workplace & Public
Level 2 charging offers higher-rate AC charging through 240V in residential or 208V in commercial electrical service. Most EV's charge fully overnight.
Advantages
- Fast & Convenient
- Rebates, incentives, and tax credits
- Time of use rates
Level 3
- Charging Speed: 3 to 20 Miles of Range Per Minute
- Locations: Public
Level 3 charging is the fastest form of EV charging. Found commercially nation wide. Also called "Superchargers" or "DC Fast charger"
Advantages
- Fast & Convenient
- Along most travel routines in the US