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Electric vehicle charging station

Electric vehicle chargers.

Purchasing a Charger

If you are in the market for a charger, you should determine how fast you want your charger to be and what’s your price range. Generally, every 10 amps at 240 volts means up to an additional 10 miles of range per hour.  Also, if you get a Level 2, you need to have a professional electrician install it and ensure your residence has the infrastructure to support it. 

EV chargers need to be UL certified. It’s important to ensure they are safe and have passed all the mandatory guidelines. 

Also, there are a few models that have Wi-Fi connectivity. These chargers can be monitored and controlled by your smartphone.

Connectors

All EVs except Tesla use the same J1772TM connector for Level 2 charging. Tesla makes adapters that allow their vehicles to charge using J1772 and CHAdeMO connectors. Not all EVs have the option to use a DC fast charger, and sometimes it is available as an upgrade option. Be sure to research your model.

  • SEA Combo (CCS)

    is compatible with BMW, VW and Chevy.

  • CHAdeMO

    is compatible with Nissan, Mitsubishi and Kia.

  • Tesla

    is compatible with Tesla only. Tesla adapters are available for JI772 and CHADeMO.

Types of Chargers

There are three types of electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the market. Depending on your car model, you’ll need to decide which charger works for your car and your lifestyle.

Three Basic Charger Types

Range Charged Per Hour

Ideal Use

Connectors
Level 1: Standard 120-volt wall outlet Up to 5 miles of range per hour Overnight charging for average daily driving. A good option for plug-in hybrids because of their smaller batteries      

Keep one in your car for unexpected charging needs		 J1772: Compatible with all cars (Tesla® provides an adapter). Charging cable and connector usually included with the EV
Level 2: 240-volt outlet similar to a clothes dryer outlet Usually around 25
miles of range per hour but can go as high as 60 miles of range per hour depending on the
car and equipment		 Quick charging at home or at work. Can be used for overnight charging J1772: Compatible with all cars (Tesla provides an adapter). Charging cable and connector sometimes included with the EV
Level 3: DC fast charging Currently up to 250
miles of range per hour with 50-125 miles of range chargeable in 15
minutes depending on the car and equipment		 Great option for road
trips. Fastest charging
available		 CHAdeMo: Compatible with Nissan®,
Mitsubishi®, and Kia® SAE CCS Combo: Compatible with all other brands besides Tesla 

Tesla: Compatible with Tesla and has an adapter that works with CHAdeMO

Most publicly available fast chargers have a SAE Combo (CCS) and CHAdeMO connector or a Tesla connector
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