Level 1

The slowest option. An AC charger that plugs into a standard 120V wall outlet which can add 3 to 8 kms of range per hour. A full recharge can take 24 hours or more.

Level 2

Level 2 chargers are also AC chargers. The various types of Level 2 chargers are designed to handle either a 240-volt household outlet or a 208-volt commercial outlet. Level 2 chargers are smaller than Level 3 DC fast chargers and have a lower initial investment cost because fewer components are required.

Level 3

Level 3 chargers are DC chargers, which, unlike AC-based Level 1 and 2 chargers, output DC current to the vehicle. They convert AC to DC within the charger and bypass an EV’s onboard AC to DC converter, charging the battery directly. The higher the kW capability, the faster it will charge.