WHEN INSTALLING A CHARGER STATION, IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONFIGURATION FOR YOUR NEEDS:
If you are already driving an electric vehicle (EV) or planning on buying one, charging your EV is one of the most important decisions you face.
What kind of charging station you can choose?
For electrical vehicles there are three types of charging stations:
1).- LEVEL 1
2).- LEVEL 2
3). -DC CHARGER/LEVEL 3
OVERVIEW OF CHARGER LEVELS
LEVEL 1 CHARGER
This is the slowest of the chargers using a 110V NEMA5-15 Outlet.
Charging Time: 5 miles per hour of charge
This charger is ready-to-go upon plugging into your standard outlet for charging a plug-in hybrid such as the Gen 2 Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf 2012-2017
This is a great option for a short commute in your vehicle.
LEVEL 2 CHARGER
240V NEMA14-50
Charging Time: 13-25 miles per hour of charge
This charger is known as a standard for larger battery EVs such as the Tesla Model 3s requiring a longer charge cycle. These chargers accordingly are used on vehicles that would meet your longer commuting needs. This specifically requires a 240V outlet, which should be installed by a licensed electrician. We provide this service to anyone interested in this installation with free estimates as always. Please note that Tesla Uses HPWC Connectors for this level that are only compatible with Tesla. Experienced and professional electricians will install the charger station that is right for you.
Level 2 by Juice Box
LEVEL 2 by Electrify America
LEVEL 3 CHARGER
480V DC FAST CHARGING/COMMERCIAL
Charging Time: 10-30 Minutes for a full charge/3-20 miles per minute
This is a standard for more powerful EVs such as the Tesla model S with ludicrous mode and model X. Also known as a supercharger, this type can be commonly found in public stations to charge your vehicle on-the-go. It’s important to know the limits of your vehicle and its compatibility before using this type of rapid charging. The “Combo Charging Systems” or “CCS” which includes the CHAdeMO and SAE Combo connectors, are the most commonly used for this application. These two types are incompatible with one another and Tesla uses the Tesla Supercharger connector for this level that is only compatible with Tesla.
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