When it comes to electric vehicles, a common question that gets asked is “How long does it take
to charge?”, and the answer is it depends! Here we’ll break down the important things you’ll
need to know to get charged up and ready to drive.
Charger Level – A major factor in how long it’s going to take to charge your vehicle is the level
of charger that you are using.
Level 1 – These use a standard 3 prong socket, and standard 120V household power, and
they are plugged directly into a wall socket. The power is dictated by the home’s wiring,
and can add around 3 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging.
Level 2 – These chargers have a 240V connection, and should be installed by a
professional electrician. Adding about 25 miles of range per hour of charging, this is
commonly used as a home charger because it is capable of completely charging a vehicle
overnight. There are also tens of thousands of these available around the U.S. at public
charging stations.
Level 3 – In these chargers, the DC (direct current) conversion happens in the charging
station rather than in your vehicle, which for you means quicker charging! Depending on
the charger, a level 3 could add up to 100 miles of range in anywhere from an hour to just
a few minutes.
t’s also important to note that there are a lot of factors that can influence how quickly your
vehicle charges, and how long it holds its charge. Take into consideration the size of your battery
pack, the efficiency of your vehicle, and the weather (especially temperature)!
Check out our Electric Vehicle page to learn more about how you can use the FordPass app to
find and use for chargers all around the country!
By: Skylar Deming, Marketing Associate
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