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Your EV is pre-programmed to accept a specific amount of charge. When it is plugged into a charging station it will accept the amount of charge that it can handle regardless of the amount of power that the charger can deliver. There is no danger of over-charging your EV. Level 1 charging is accomplished with a regular 110-volt household outlet. It is the slowest way to charge an EV or plug-in hybrid (PHEV). According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the vehicle gains approximately 3 to 5 miles for each hour that it is plugged in. Level 1 charging from a standard wall outlet works well for PHEVS that have smaller batteries and may not drive more than 40 or 50 miles per day. However, EVs with larger batteries, generally require more charge than could be obtained from charging overnight on a standard wall out. Generally, a Level 2 charging will meet the needs of Electric Vehicle owners. Level 2 chargers are the most frequently used method for charging EVs. While these can be used at work and in public locations, they are most commonly used at home. They are the preferred home charging method because they will charge your EV approximately 10 times faster than charging with a Level 1 charger. If you charge our EV overnight with a Level 2 charger it will generally be fully charged the next day. Many EVs have apps that can be used to monitor charging and to set the car to charge in the evening or at night when electric rates are the lowest. Level 2 chargers can deliver up to 40 amps which will provide your EV with 9.6 kW. There are more robust Level 2 chargers available that can provide up to 80 amps of power. However, they require a heavier line and dedicated breaker box at additional cost and slightly increased charging speed (see charger installation tips below). Level 3 chargers are the fastest way to charge your EV. As noted above, they can provide your EV with 3-20 miles per minute. They provide DC charging as opposed to the Level 1 and Level 2 chargers which provide AC charge that is converted to DC charge by the vehicle. They are almost exclusively found in public places. It is very unlikely that your home would have the circuitry to install one or that a utility company would approve the installation. They are also cost- prohibitive ($10, 000 and up) for home use. As noted in the table above, there are three terms for describing Level 3 chargers. In many cases they are known as "fast chargers", Tesla calls them superchargers, and Nissan has designated them as CHAdeMO chargers, Charger Installation Considerations According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), the costs to install a charger can range between $500 and $2,000 before incentives. Many states, cities, and power companies offer EV incentives that can include charger installation. You can search them at the DOE site below: Alternative Fuels Data Center: Search Federal and State Laws and Incentives (energy.gov)
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