How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

2023 Subaru Solterra plugged into charging station
 

It’s getting more and more expensive to get around South Salt Lake, thanks to high gas prices. Maybe that’s one of the reasons you’re considering buying or leasing an electric car. Charging time is likely one of the things you’re curious about, if that’s the case. How long does it take to charge an electric car, like the Subaru Solterra? How long to charge an electric car can take around an hour for a mostly full charge to over 24 hours, depending on which method you use. How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle if you use one of those public rapid charging stations? Let’s take a look at each charging method, how it’s done, and how long it takes.

 

 

How Long Does it Take to Charge an Electric Vehicle in Public?

Fast DC public chargers have begun to popup around the Salt Lake City area and beyond, making public charging more convenient. How long does it take to charge an electric car using this method? We break out below how long to charge an electric car in public by method:

Electric Car Charging Time – Public Charging Stations

Level 3: DC Fast Charging

  • Less than 50 KW per hour
  • Up to 80% charge in about an hour

Level 2: 240-Volt Public Charging

  • Up to 7.4 KW per hour
  • Up to 100% fully charged in about 9.5 hours or 23 miles per hour

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car at Home?

More and more Park City garages now have Level 2 charging stations installed on their walls? Why? Because it takes much less time to charge a car with a charging station that can be bought from a home improvement store than using the cord that came with the car, otherwise known as Level 1 charging. Level 1 is comparatively cheap and easy, but it is also by far the slowest. Here’s how long to charge an electric car at home using each method:

Electric Car Charging Time – Home Charging

Level 2: 240-Volt Home Charging

  • Up to 7.4 KW per hour
  • Up to 100% fully charged overnight

Level 1: 120-Volt Home Charging

  • Less than 2 KW per hour
  • Up to 100% in 24 hours

Come See the Subaru Solterra at Mark Miller Subaru Midtown

The Subaru Solterra is an excellent choice if you’re looking to make the switch to an electric car. Why not come down and take a test drive? And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our detailed overview of the Subaru Solterra and our guide to electric vehicles. We’re just a short drive away from Tooele. So, drop by or contact us today!

 

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