Can I Charge My EV from Any Plug?
Many EV for sale comes with a charging unit you can plug into a standard 110-volt household outlet. This is called a Level 1 charger. Charging via a regular outlet can take a long time.
Many people chose to install a so-called Level 2 charger at home. A Level 2 charger requires a 240-volt electrical supply. These are less common, but most houses have one for the clothes dryer. An electrician can install a 240-volt outlet into most homes, and dealerships will often arrange for that installation as part of the purchase of an electric car. A Level 2 charger is much faster.
Some public chargers are faster Level 3 fast chargers. These use direct current. It’s impossible to give a generalized estimate that’s accurate for all EVs because each vehicle can accept electricity at a different rate. But some electric cars can charge their battery fully from a Level 3 charger in about 20 minutes.