08-18-2022, 12:14 AM
Wow, I finally looked up how long it takes to fully charge a EV. So many factors involved, so many changing stations with problems, 3 levels of charging speeds. Level 1 Trickle charge, can Take up to
“30” hours. Level 2 Fast charge, 240 volt plug can take between 4 to 7 hours. Level 3 Rapid charge,
this 400 to 600 volt charge can reach 80% charge in half an hour. However, sadly this speed is toughest
on the battery. Many automakers have a warning in their car manuals, frequent use of level 3 charging
can negatively impact battery performance and durability, and recommend minimizing its usage!
Not very appealing to me.
As an aside, I would be concerned being stuck on the road in traffic jam in a winter snow for hours with the “electric heater” on!
And conversely in Florida stuck in a road in a traffic jam with the electric A/C on!
All this, after spending $$$$. As far as I’m concerned a EV is not for me.
“30” hours. Level 2 Fast charge, 240 volt plug can take between 4 to 7 hours. Level 3 Rapid charge,
this 400 to 600 volt charge can reach 80% charge in half an hour. However, sadly this speed is toughest
on the battery. Many automakers have a warning in their car manuals, frequent use of level 3 charging
can negatively impact battery performance and durability, and recommend minimizing its usage!
Not very appealing to me.
As an aside, I would be concerned being stuck on the road in traffic jam in a winter snow for hours with the “electric heater” on!
And conversely in Florida stuck in a road in a traffic jam with the electric A/C on!
All this, after spending $$$$. As far as I’m concerned a EV is not for me.
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Home is where you're treated the best, but complain the most!
Life is short, make the most of it, get outta here!