Rarely do you have access to a gas pump at your office. Workplace charging is becoming a more common option.If you have a home charging option, and typically don’t travel beyond your car’s range, almost all your charging can be done at home.In other ways, charging a PEV is different: Like gas stations, there are public charging stations, where you pull off the road and fill up (i.e., charge).Like a hose to a gas pump, charging a PEV is plugging an electric cord into an outlet/charger.Is my PEV-charging experience similar to filling up my car at a gas station? You can check if a specific station has your vehicle’s connector in DOE’s Alternative Fuel Data Center’s station locator. Vehicles’ charging ports vary by auto manufacturer, so make sure to check which connector is compatible with your vehicle before charging.įortunately, many DC Fast charging stations now provide multiple connector options in order to service as many EVs as possible. If your PEV has DC Fast charging capabilities, it has one of the three types of fast charging ports – CHAdeMO, CCS, or Tesla. DC Fast Charging, however, is vehicle-specific and not available for all PEVs. All PEVs can use Level 1 and Level 2 (non-Tesla) chargers. How does the cost of charging compare to gasoline?.Can I get reimbursed for installing a charger at home or at my workplace?.Is my PEV-charging experience similar to filling up my car at a gas station?.‡Consult with your electrician and the EVSE manual for detailed specifications. Higher powered DC Fast stations that charge cars more quickly are becoming available, along with vehicle models that can accept the faster charge. †Charging time may be shorter depending on station power. *Power levels vary among charging equipment L1 estimate of recharging time assumes 1.9 kW, L2 assumes 6.6 kW.

Interested in seeing how many chargers may be needed in your area? Use DOE’s EV Pro Lite Tool to get an estimate on charging needs in your state or metropolitan area as EV adoption grows. Visit the Department of Energy (DOE) website to learn more about charging equipment. You can plug your car directly into the 120V outlet, but you will need the appropriate Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to charge a PEV via the 240V outlet. Limited availability, though becoming more commonĮV charger images are courtesy of Con Edison.ĭoes Level 1 charging look familiar? It’s the same outlet you use for your cell phone and toaster! And Level 2 is similar to the 240V outlet you use for your electric range and other high-powered appliances.

In your house/garage (You will need additional equipment).

No need to install anything most automakers provide charger cords with vehicle purchase.

Possibly at your apartment/condo and workplace.

~100 – 200+ miles per 30 minutes of charging †

Electric hybrid plug in vehicles