How long does an electric car take to charge?

There are several ways to charge an electric vehicle, and depending on which one you use, you can expect to charge at different rates. The three charging options currently include:

• Level 1 (120-Volt Wall Outlet): Typically, it takes 40 to 50 hours to fully charge an EV and 5 to 6 hours to charge a PHEV.
• Level 2 (240-Volt Wall Outlet): Generally, it takes 4 to 10 hours to fully charge an EV and 1 to 2 hours to charge a PHEV.
• Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC): Usually, it takes 20 minutes to an hour to get an EV up to 80% charged.

You can have both Level 1 and Level 2 chargers installed at your home, while DCFC chargers are public stations for all EV owners to use. For the most part, PHEV models cannot be charged using a DCFC station.

There are tens of thousands of charging stations set up around the United States. Many EV vehicles also offer features to help you locate the closest public charging station for extra convenience.