How long does it take to charge an electric car? In this article we will consider the time to charge for domestic chargers only. Charge rates for houses with a standard electrical supply will be either 3.7 or 7kW. For houses with 3 phase power the charge rates may be higher at 11 and 22kW, but how does this relate to charge time? 

A few things to consider 

The first thing to understand is what we fit as installers is a chargepoint, the charger itself is on the vehicle. The size of the on-board charger will determine the speed of charge, not the chargepoint. Most plug in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) will have a 3.7kW charger fitted on the vehicle with most full battery electric vehicles (BEV) having a 7kW charger. For PHEV drivers speed of charge is not as critical as they have an alternative drive train powered by fuel. The larger the on-board charger the more weight is added to the vehicle, so larger chargers are normally only used on BEVs where speed of charge is more important. Few vehicles are able to charge at rates above 7kW, presently only the following have a higher charge rate – Tesla, Zoe, BYD and I3 2017 onwards. 

Can I install my own EV charging point? 

Can I install my EV charging point myself? No, unless you’re an electrician with experience in installing EV chargers, don’t do it yourself. Always hire an experienced and certified installer. How much does it cost to build an electric charging station? The cost of a single port EVSE unit ranges from $300-$1,500 for Level 

1, $400-$6,500 for Level 

2, and $10,000-$40,000 for DC fast charging. 

Installation costs vary greatly from site to site with a ballpark cost range of $0-$3,000 for Level 1, $600- $12,700 for Level 2, and $4,000-$51,000 for DC fast charging. Are there free EV charging stations? Are EV Charging Stations Free? Some, yes, are free. But free EV charging stations are far less common than those where you pay. … 

Most households in the United States pay an average of about 12 cents per kWh, and it’s unlikely you’ll find many public chargers that offer to juice up your EV for less than that