07-23-2023, 04:24 PM
(08-18-2022, 12:14 AM)Carsman Wrote: 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.
So now my sister has made the trek over the mountain passes to see me 3 times. This last time I was with her as she drove me home. The car overheated in the 90+ heat we had yesterday. She had to pull over and park in the shade for the vehicle to cool down. The repair facility just recommended her getting it towed immedietly. She decided not to do that.
Got it charged and she took off today.
THE FUNNY THING about this whole scenario-last night the charging stations were full. There was a charging station just out of town in which we were about to call at taxi (no uber in this town) to get us back. How ironic is that.
Still-it is a great commuter car for her-she charges at home, and she can charge at work for free. But for long trips it wasn't very fun, especially when we had to turn off the AC. Ugh.