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Guide to charging at home

A Guide to Buying EV Chargers

There are a lot of options in the market for home electric car chargers. Here is what you need to consider when you shop for an electric car charging station.

How much it costs to charge an electric car at home (calculator included)

To determine the cost of charging an EV at home, you will need to determine your electricity costs (i.e. the dollar per kWh you spend on electricity), determine the efficiency of your electric vehicle, and then, determine your costs per miles (dollars per mile) using your electricity costs and the efficiency of your electric vehicle. Let’s dive in some more.

Understand the cost to install an EV charger at home

Charging at home is the cheapest and most convenient way to charge an electric car. To charge relatively quickly at home, EV drivers install a wall charger or 240V outlet at their preferred charging spot. There are many factors that determine the cost to install electric car charging at home. Find out what to expect when installing electric vehicle charging at home in this guide.

How long it takes to charge an electric vehicle (calculator included)

It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours to charge your electric vehicles. Find out more about how long it takes to charge an electric car.

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Guide to charging on the road

EV Charging Etiquette – Simple Dos and Don’ts

There are a few rules to follow when charging at a public charging station.

How long it takes to charge an electric vehicle (charging curves)

When an electric car is plugged into the charging station, the vehicle and station communicate. The battery management system (BMS) controls the amount of power the vehicle will accept from the charging station to protect the battery while trying to ensure optimal charging speed. This results in an EV charging curve or fast charging profile.

Where To Find Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In America

There are about 50,000 public electric car charging points in the United States and that number is increasing. Find out where to find electric vehicle charging station locations.

How long it takes to charge an electric vehicle (calculator included)

It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours to charge your electric vehicles. Find out more about how long it takes to charge an electric car.

EV Care and Safety

Guide to electric vehicle care and safety

How long an electric vehicle battery lasts

The battery of an electric car is the most expensive part. The average cost of an EV battery is $10,000 to $12,000. Thankfully, electric vehicle batteries last a long time.

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Charging Time Calculator

This is a simple calculator to estimate the time that it will take to fill up an electric car. Note, that charging speeds will vary over the course of charging; particularly over 80% of the battery capacity, where charging speeds significantly slow down to protect the battery.

Enter the battery size

kWh

e.g. Tesla Model 3 battery size is 60kWh

Enter whichever is lower, the charging station power or maximum power accepted by vehicle(kW)

Time it will take to charge vehicle (hours)

Time it will take to charge vehicle (minutes)

If you are human, leave this field blank.

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A Guide to Buying EV Chargers

How much it costs to charge an electric car at home (calculator included)

Understand the cost to install an EV charger at home

How long it takes to charge an electric vehicle (calculator included)

On the Go

EV Charging Etiquette – Simple Dos and Don’ts

How long it takes to charge an electric vehicle (charging curves)

Where To Find Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In America

How long it takes to charge an electric vehicle (calculator included)

EV Care and Safety

How long an electric vehicle battery lasts

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Charging Time Calculator

Charging Cost Calculator

First, enter your home electricity costs or the charging station's cost per kWh

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