How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Vehicle?

There are several factors that come into play when you’re figuring out how long it takes to charge an electric vehicle. BMW of North Canton has the details you need to know about electric car charging times and more, like the battery range on the BMW i7. Get the information you need about how different charging levels work, and how much time you should plan to dedicate to charging your EV in North Canton or Massillon. You’ll be glad to know that electric car charging times can be convenient and simple, depending on what kind of charger you’re using. Get the information you need about home charging, public charging, and fast charging public stations with us. The service department at BMW of North Canton has the answers. 

Electric Car Charging Options in Green 

• Level 1 Charging: Domestic 110V/120V Outlet

Your new EV will come with a Level 1 charger. Most drivers keep this in the vehicle as a backup, rather than using it as a sole charging method. Level 1 chargers provide an estimated four miles of range per charging hour.

• Installed Brand-Approved Level 2 Domestic Charging

Level 2 (240V+) chargers must be professionally installed and can charge your EV much faster than level 1 chargers. Level 2 chargers provide an estimated 24 miles of range per charging hour.

• Level 2 Public Charging

Level 2 public charging stations are more and more common, and they provide similar charging speeds to level 2 home chargers. You can often find them at major retailers like Walgreens, Kohl’s, and Whole Foods, as well as at universities, hotels, and parking garages.

• Level 3 Rapid Charging

Some public chargers offer 150 kW rapid charging, and these can power up your EV faster than any other charging method. However, they’re usually only available along major highways and freeways and cannot be installed at home. Level 3 chargers provide up to 60 to 100 miles of range per twenty minutes of charging.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Car Charging Time

Do you drive a plug-in hybrid? If so, your charging times could be significantly shorter. Typically, these vehicles take between one to four hours to fully charge. Why is this? Plug-in hybrid vehicles don’t rely solely on electricity; they use a combination of electric power and gasoline. Often, they operate on electric power for short distances or at lower speeds before switching to gasoline.

Typical Public Charging Electric Car Charging Time

So, how long is a fully electric car charging time? Most home chargers provide 3.7 kW or 7 kW charging. In contrast, public stations offer more powerful options: 22 kW charging, 43-50 kW rapid charging, and 150 kW rapid charging. Depending on your vehicle, this means you could achieve a full charge (0-100%) in about an hour with rapid charging. Alternatively, it might take 4, 6, or even 11 hours to fully charge your vehicle, depending on the charging method and your car’s battery capacity.

Find Your Electric Vehicle in North Canton

Are you ready to start planning your life with an EV? Let BMW of North Canton help! Contact us for information about how to get a BMW Wallbox for your home charging needs. We’re your North Canton electric vehicle experts, and we’re here to help you get the most out of your BMW EV lifestyle.