How long does it take to charge YOUR electric car?

The amount of time it takes to charge an electric car can vary significantly between models, making it an important consideration for any buyer.

The US is in the middle of an EV revolution — with President Biden promising to make two-thirds of new vehicle sales electric by 2032 and build a network of 500,000 chargers across the country.

While it only takes a few minutes to fill a gas tank, charging electric vehicles takes hours – and the total time varies depending on the power of the energy source.

“The slowest way to charge an electric car is level 1, which is a household outlet — just like you would plug in a light,” says Matt Degen, editor-in-chief of a research firm. Kelley blue book told DailyMail.com. “This would normally only add about three to four miles of range per hour.”

‘Level 2 are the higher socket systems that you can have installed in your home or found at most charging stations. In general, that will give a range of 10 to 30 kilometers per hour,” he said.

The Biden administration has set a target that two-thirds of new vehicle sales should be electric by 2032

While it only takes a few minutes to fill a petrol tank, charging electric vehicles takes hours – and the length of time will vary depending on the power of the energy source

“Tier 3, or fast chargers,” he continued, “which includes some Tesla superchargers, are only found in public.

“Under ideal conditions, these can charge an EV from 10 percent capacity to 80 percent capacity in just 15 to 20 minutes.”

Experts recommend charging a battery to 80 percent to conserve battery life and extend the life of the car.

It is the amount of charge that the car can safely reach without overheating the battery in the shortest possible time, Degen said.

According to technology platform The Mobility Housea Ford Mustang Mach-E, which starts at $42,995, can take just 2 hours and 45 minutes to charge from 0 percent to 80 percent using a standard Level 2 charger.

A Hyundai Kona, which starts at around $33,550, takes a minimum of 3 hours and 3 minutes, while a Porsche Taycan, which will cost you around $83,000, takes 3 hours and 24 minutes.

According to The Mobility House, it takes a minimum of 4 hours and 9 minutes to charge an Audi Q8 electric car, which costs around €74,000, from 0 percent to 80 percent.

Charging the Tesla Model Y – the most popular electric vehicle in the US – and the Model 3, which cost about $48,000 and $40,000 respectively, takes a minimum of 4 hours and 31 minutes.

The much cheaper Nissan Leaf, which starts around $28,000, takes a minimum of 4 hours and 51 minutes to reach ideal battery capacity.

On the slower end of the spectrum, the Volkswagen ID.4, which starts at around $38,000, takes at least 5 hours and 58 minutes to charge, according to the technology platform.

While the size of the car’s battery and the strength of the power source can cause charging times to vary significantly, it’s important to remember that other external factors, including weather, can have an impact, Degen added.

The minimum charging time for the Tesla Model Y is four and a half hours, according to The Mobility House

On the slower end of the spectrum, the Volkswagen ID.4, which starts at about $38,000, takes at least 5 hours and 58 minutes to charge, according to The Mobility House.

An exclusive study from DailyMail.com shows that, in addition to the cost of electric cars, concerns about battery depletion are deterring Americans from buying an electric car.

The average car sold in the US is fast approaching 300 miles of range between charges Bloomberg analysis. In 2022, the typical electric car sold had a range of 470 kilometers.

But according to a study by OpinionMore than three in five Americans (about 65 percent) said they are very or moderately concerned about the possibility of the battery running out while driving an electric car.

Half of the respondents indicate that charging points in their neighborhood are not or hardly accessible.

However, the study found that the availability of charging stations increased significantly with revenue.

Nearly half (48 percent) of those earning $100,000 or more report that charging stations are accessible, compared to 32 percent of those earning less than $100,000.

The findings come after experts warned that the switch to an electric vehicle is out of reach for many Americans, as more than a third of US counties lack a public charging port.

As seven major automakers, including General Motors and Stellantis, announced a plan late last month to install at least 30,000 chargers in a $1 billion effort to alleviate the shortfall, experts are calling on automakers to consider those who may have been left behind. in so-called ‘charging deserts’.

The new stations, which will open in the summer of 2024, will support both Tesla’s North American charging standard – currently the largest in the industry – and its competitive Combined Charging System.

Kerry Sherin, consumer advocate data analyst at auto research site Bumpertold DailyMail.com, “What I’m hoping for is that city, state, county and government officials work down to the local level with some of these automakers that are going to invest in the larger network to really get those access points in underrepresented communities.”