Level 2 chargers take 4-10 hours to fully charge a battery electric vehicle (BEV) from empty, depending on the charger’s power output and the vehicle’s battery capacity. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) typically charge in 1-2 hours using Level 2.
Key factors influencing charging time:
- Charger output:
- 3 kW: ~13 hours for a 40 kWh battery
- 7 kW: ~5.7 hours
- 19.2 kW: ~2.1 hours
- Vehicle battery size: A 100 kWh battery takes ~10 hours at 10 kW, while a 40 kWh battery takes ~7.5 hours at a typical 5-7 kW residential Level 2 charger.
- Onboard charger limits: Most EVs accept 6.6-11 kW AC charging, capping speed even with higher-powered chargers.
For daily use, Level 2 chargers typically add 10-25 miles of range per hour. Full charging times assume ideal conditions and may vary based on battery state, temperature, and charging curve behavior.
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