Refueling a gasoline car is simple, and it has not changed much over the years. Electric vehicles are newer and a bit more complex, so the recharging process takes a little more understanding.
Leer Electric specializes in EV charger installation and offers professional services and equipment to match your changing needs. Serving customers throughout Central Pennsylvania, we install EV chargers at every level so you can properly equip your home or business. Read on to learn the differences between charger levels and which one will best serve you.
How long it takes to charge an EV depends on the charger used. There are three levels of EV charging, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, and each offers its own benefits, with a higher level meaning a faster charge.
Level 1 charging uses a standard 120-volt household outlet, which makes it the slowest option. It can take well over 24 hours to fully charge a vehicle, so while it works as a basic solution, most drivers want something faster for daily use.
Level 2 is the most popular choice for home charging. Running on 208 to 240 volts, it charges 5 to 10 times faster than Level 1 and can fully charge most vehicles overnight, making it the ideal setup for everyday drivers.
Level 3 is by far the fastest, delivering a recharge rate of three to 20 miles of range per minute. It achieves this using direct current (DC), while Levels 1 and 2 use alternating current (AC).
Because Level 3 chargers run at much higher voltage, they are not suited for home use. Most are installed in public locations to serve charging systems used by many drivers.
In most cases, the battery is the most important and most expensive component of an EV, so proper care is essential to its lasting use. Your vehicle is in constant communication with the charger, continuously calculating how much power it can accept. That means there is no risk of plugging into a station that delivers more power than the car can handle, which gives owners added peace of mind.
Leer Electric works to make charging more convenient and easier to access for EV owners. Our services include advanced EV charger installation for residential and commercial properties, and our expertise lets us install chargers at every level of power and capability to match your specific needs. We serve clients throughout Central Pennsylvania, and we are proud of our family-owned roots and our reputation as a trusted industry leader. If you would like to learn more about EV charging levels and need help choosing the right option, contact us today.
