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Charge at Home with the Help of Our Electricians!
The world is entering a new era of transportation. As the capabilities of electric cars increase, we are seeing more of them on the road. While economic and efficient, it’s not always easy to charge an electric car from your home’s standard sockets. Field Wire Electric is ready to come to your home and install a unit that has the capability of charging your car at a faster rate than your regular outlets!
Types of EV Chargers
Level 1 Chargers
A level 1 charger comes standard with an electric vehicle. Because they use a home’s standard outlet, these chargers are most useful for slow overnight charges.
Level 2 Chargers
Level two chargers do their job faster but require an electrician for installation. These chargers need a dedicated 240-volt circuit to supply a current strong enough to charge an electric vehicle at a faster rate. Level 2 chargers can add approximately 70 miles of range for each hour of charging! These are the most popular options for home charging.
Level 3 Chargers
Level 3 EV chargers are incredibly fast but require an industrial supply of power, making them difficult for homeowners to install. These chargers can recharge an electric vehicle’s battery to 80% in only 30 minutes. Level 3 chargers are not typically possible to install at home.
Let’s take a look at a Tesla charge rate and amperage chart using a tesla wall connector for reference.
As you can see in the chart above, the fastest charge rate for a model 3 is 44 miles an hour. To get this charge rate you will have a current draw of 48amps. Yeah, 48amps is A LOT!!
If you are willing to live with a slower charge rate, you can get as low as 12amps. The good news is that Tesla’s, like all other electric vehicles have charge options that will work for almost anyone.