"A Level 2 charging port at home is the way to go, in Wadan's opinion. "But with a Level 2 charger at home-either a dedicated EV wall charger, like a Tesla charger or a 240-volt Nema 14-50 dryer outlet -you can add 20-40 miles of range per hour," he says. "And that means if you charge overnight, you can start every day with a fully charged battery," he says."
"What About Relying On Public Fast Chargers? Wadan says you should avoid this strategy as well. "And if you're thinking of buying an EV and fully relying on a public fast charger, think again," he says. "Relying solely on public fast chargers is both time consuming and very expensive. You can spend a few hours every single week just charging your car, and the cost per session can be comparable to gas.""
Level 1 standard household outlets add only about 1–3 miles of range per hour, which is insufficient for daily driving needs. A Level 2 home charging solution, such as a dedicated 240-volt EV wall charger or a NEMA 14-50 dryer outlet, can add roughly 20–40 miles of range per hour. With Level 2 charging overnight, drivers can start each day with a full battery. Relying solely on public fast chargers can be time consuming and costly, potentially requiring hours of weekly charging and producing per-session costs comparable to gasoline. Installing a Level 2 outlet at home is recommended.
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