Electric car charging time: how can we minimize it?
Jul 8, 2024
The charging time of an electric car is a question that is important to most electric vehicle owners. However, how long it takes for an EV to charge depends on several factors. In this article, we will introduce these factors and explain the average charging time. You will also learn how to minimize it as much as possible.
Charging Time of an Electric Car: What Can Affect It?
The charging time of an electric car can depend on several factors. The first and perhaps most important of these is the battery of the specific vehicle and its capacity. Larger capacity batteries can take longer to charge, and this should always be kept in mind. Equally obvious is the power of the chosen charger, which can also significantly influence the charging time.
Less obvious, but worth knowing, is that certain environmental factors can also affect charging speed. For example, cold weather can reduce it, as batteries operate best at optimal temperatures. On our blog, you can also read additional interesting and informative articles on the topic.
What is the average charging time?
The average charging time is difficult to determine as it can vary significantly depending on the factors mentioned earlier. However, it can be said that for a vehicle with an average capacity of 40-60 kWh battery, the following charging times are typical:
grid charging with a plug: 20-30 hours (or more)
street charging stations: 3-8 hours
fast chargers: 30 minutes - 1.5 hours
In the case of home charging stations, the charging speed varies depending on the type. However, with modern solutions, every detail of the process can be optimized. This helps ensure that we can charge our electric car's battery faster, more efficiently, and of course, more economically at home.
Is it worth using street chargers?
Street charging stations and fast chargers provide a convenient solution for those on the go, but there can be significant differences in their charging speeds. Typical chargers usually deliver between 7-22 kW, which means that the charging time for an average car can take anywhere from 3-8 hours.
Fast chargers, on the other hand, provide much higher power, ranging from 50-150 kW, which can significantly shorten the charging time, allowing a car to be charged in as little as 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. However, in this case, we must also consider the considerably higher charging costs.
Why is a home charging station a better solution?
Although street charging stations and fast chargers provide good solutions when we need to charge our car's battery on the road, home versions offer several advantages. On one hand, they provide similar or higher speeds than the street ones. Moreover, since we charge at home, we can easily fit the charging time into our daily routine.
On the other hand, every step of the charging process can be monitored and optimized. Thanks to this, we can tailor everything to our own needs, which not only provides a comfortable solution but is also practical. Not to mention that it is generally much more economical than using public fast chargers.
If you want to charge your electric car efficiently and safely, the Voltie solutions are a perfect choice for you. They provide everything you need, all in a customizable way, with maximum comfort.
