Level 1 charging uses a plug that connects from your car into a typical household outlet (120V). It charges your car around 4 miles/hour so to fully charge a typical 300 mile range car, it will take 3 days.

Level 2 is 240V and is used both for business and residential. At around 30 miles/hour, it can charge a typical 300 mile range car to 80% in 8-10 hours, depending on the charger’s battery output and the vehicle’s battery efficiency. Most businesses, hotels, shopping complexes, multi-family facilities, universities, etc use this option of charging.

Level 3, also know as DC Fast Charging, is the fastest way to charge your electric vehicle. These stations are usually in public locations near interstates and require commercial-grade higher voltage electrical infrastructure to operate. Charging is as fast as 3 miles/minute and most EVs can be charged to 80% in under 30 minutes.