For many people considering an electric car, the time it takes to charge it is one of the main worries. When in reality many EV owners never charge their car from 0-100%, which takes the most time, and instead charge little and often wherever they park. Plus, many owners charge their cars overnight so that they wake up to a fully charged car. In this guide we’ll look into the factors affecting the time it takes to charge an EV.
What Factors Affect EV Charging Speed?
There are a range of factors that affect EV charging times. These include:
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Depending on the type of EV you own and the charger capacity you’re using, charging from home could take between 1 and 24 hours. Using the most common 7kW home charger, charging could take between 4-8 hours. All-New All-Electric Toyota bZ4X can be charged from 10-100% in 7 hours using a 7kW charger. This is quick enough to ensure your car is fully charged whilst parked overnight.
If you cannot use or install a home charger you could also use a 3 pin plug connector but these are much slower.
Thanks to a range of EV-specific tariffs you can set when the car charges and utilise off-peak charging times to charge when electricity rates are lower.
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The time it takes to charge at a public charger is determined by the same factors – battery size and charging speed.
Rapid charging stations can often be found at supermarkets, shopping centres, service stations, hotels and some workplaces.
Rapid charging stations charge at a much higher rate than those found at home which means the overall charging time is much lower than when charging at home. They offer a great way to quickly top up the battery to keep you on the move.
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In summary the time it takes to recharge an EV is determined by a number of varying factors. Although recharging an electric car does not have to be as inconvenient as some people think, through regularly charging whenever you stop somewhere your car will always be being topped up. For longer journeys a rapid charger can give you a quick boost needed to keep going.
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What Factors Affect EV Charging Speed?
There are a range of factors that affect EV charging times. These include:
Click below to explore the whole electric Toyota range.
Depending on the type of EV you own and the charger capacity you’re using, charging from home could take between 1 and 24 hours. Using the most common 7kW home charger, charging could take between 4-8 hours. All-New All-Electric Toyota bZ4X can be charged from 10-100% in 7 hours using a 7kW charger. This is quick enough to ensure your car is fully charged whilst parked overnight.
If you cannot use or install a home charger you could also use a 3 pin plug connector but these are much slower.
Thanks to a range of EV-specific tariffs you can set when the car charges and utilise off-peak charging times to charge when electricity rates are lower.
Click below to browse the latest All-New All-Electric Toyota bZ4X offers.
The time it takes to charge at a public charger is determined by the same factors – battery size and charging speed.
Rapid charging stations can often be found at supermarkets, shopping centres, service stations, hotels and some workplaces.
Rapid charging stations charge at a much higher rate than those found at home which means the overall charging time is much lower than when charging at home. They offer a great way to quickly top up the battery to keep you on the move.
Click below to learn more about the first electric car from Toyota, All-New All-Electric Toyota bZ4X.
In summary the time it takes to recharge an EV is determined by a number of varying factors. Although recharging an electric car does not have to be as inconvenient as some people think, through regularly charging whenever you stop somewhere your car will always be being topped up. For longer journeys a rapid charger can give you a quick boost needed to keep going.
Click below to experience EV life for yourself, with a 24-hour test drive in All-New All-Electric Toyota bZ4X.
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