What you Need to Know
Residential and commercial EV Charging Stations currently have four levels available, with level 4 exclusively intended for Tesla vehicles. If you own a Tesla then your decision is easy. Otherwise, EV owners need to choose between level 1, 2, and 3 of EV charging stations.
- Level 1 – The level 1 charger is similar to plugging your car into a standard household 120 volt AC outlet. A level 1 charger typically takes up to 12 hours to completely recharge your EV battery. This option is best for charging an EV overnight or while at home. Level 1 chargers are the most cost-effective type of EV Charging Station.
- Level 2 – The level 2 charger is the most common EV charger and results in significantly faster charging times in comparison to level 1. Charging time for a level 2 typically ranges from three to eight hours to fully recharge the EV battery. The cost of a level 2 charge will be slightly higher than the level 1 and is best used in garages or on the exterior of
your home or business.
- Level 3 – The level 3 charger, better known as “Quick Charger,” utilizes a DC current for rapid charging and you can typically achieve this in 20-30 minutes. The cost of the level 3 paired with the fact that they are not currently compatible will all EV’s is the downside. Quick chargers are commonly used for commercial application.
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Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are the future of transportation, and the demand for EV charging stations in the home and business continues to rise as automakers increase electric vehicle production. Nova Scotia currently has close to 300 registered EV’s in the province, with that number increasing annually. With the advancement of the EV comes the challenge – where do you charge your vehicle? MF Electric has the solution by supporting businesses and homeowners with the installation of EV charging stations to allow for the convenience of vehicle charging at home or work. MF Electric offers a variety of leading-edge EV charging stations suitable for residential or commercial application. Give us a call today to find out more.