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EV Charging Rates Explained
Level 1 chargers are ones that connect to a standard 240V wall socket, meaning you can charge up your vehicle practically anywhere with a wall plug. These are the slowest level of chargers, giving you roughly 10km of range per hour. Level 2 chargers are the next fastest. Included in Level 2 are dedicated home charging stations (hardwired chargers) and public AC charging stations. Level 3 chargers include DC fast chargers and are the fastest way to juice up your EV.
Do You Need A Dedicated Home Charging Station For Your EV?
Dedicated home charging stations are something that many EV owners opt for. They generally have higher amperage and can juice up your car at a quicker rate than plug-in chargers. But if you’re not down for the electrician’s fees and higher price of the unit itself, the good news is: you don’t actually have to install a hard-wired charging station. Plug-in, portable chargers offer an alternative to hard-wired charging stations.
Can You Take Your EV To Your Local Mechanic For Servicing?
While there have been considerable reports of people heading to the mechanic in an EV, only to be turned away, there are some mechanics who are qualified to work on EVs. An easy thing to do is simply call your local mechanic and ask them whether they can service your ride. They’ll ask you what needs doing, and they’ll take it from there. Regardless of whether or not your local mechanic can service your electric vehicle, you don’t need to visit a mechanic very often, anyway.