Electric Vehicles Are Taking Charging To The Next Level
Slow charging times have been one of the main barriers to EV adoption. But soon, they’ll be able to refuel in just a few minutes.
One of the greatest barriers to the mass adoption of electric cars is lengthy charging times. Gas cars have multiple drawbacks, but their ability to refuel in just a few minutes is an advantage consumers are hesitant to lose. In the 2020 Consumer Reports survey of potential electric car buyers, more than one-fifth of people cited long charging times as holding them back from purchasing an electric car.
Unlike gas cars, electric vehicles (EVs) have different charging options for different situations. Level 1 charging can be accomplished by plugging the car into any standard 120V household outlet. However, this option is very slow; adding just 100 miles of range would take many hours.
Level 2 chargers, commonly found in garages and apartment complexes as well as some public chargers, require a special installation but are still quite affordable. They are also able to charge several times faster than Level 1. Still, a full charge would require several hours in most EVs.
Level 3 chargers (also referred to as “fast chargers”) are those designed to give a large amount…
