If you are considering an an EV- you need to know about your type of plug, charging rate, adapters and charging locations. 

💨 Charging rate refers to how quickly an EV can be charged. The locations will give you an idea of accessibility and if it meets your needs.

Here are some tips for potential EV buyers to consider about charging rate and locations:

🏠 If possible, consider getting a Level 2 charger installed at home. This will give you a more convenient way to charge your EV.

🔋Check the charging rate of the EV you are interested in. The actual charging rate will depend on the size of your battery and the charger’s output.

📍Find out where compatible public charging stations are located in your area. You need to have accessible charging. Not all vehicles are compatible with all chargers. You may even have one at work. Check out what it could cost to charge.

💡In addition to the tips above, here are some other things to consider when choosing an EV:

🛣 The range of the EV. This is the distance that the EV can travel on a single charge.

🔌 Adapter: Not all EVs can use adapters to charge at all of the different locations.

💰The cost of charging the EV.

Know what your EV is capable of in terms of charging capacity, time and accessibility. This can help you find an EV that is right for you and your particular needs, without surprises.

For Example: The Nissan Leaf has two charging ports: a CHAdeMO port for fast charging and a J1772 port for Level 2 charging.

• The CHAdeMO port is a DC fast charging port that can provide up to 50 kW of power. This is the fastest way to charge a Nissan Leaf.
• The J1772 port is a standard AC charging port that can provide up to 7.2 kW of power. This is a slower way to charge a Nissan Leaf, but it is more widely available than CHAdeMO chargers.
• There are currently no adapters for CHAdeMO to CCS or NACS, so you are limited on where you can fast charge.
• ChargePoint, Electrify America, or EVGo, support CHAdeMO. Check out these or an option like PlugShare.  They tell you what type of chargers are available and their connections. 
• FYI Currently there is no way to charge a Leaf at a Tesla charging station as there is no adapter. 

The Nissan Leaf’s charging port is compatible with most charging stations. However, there are some charging stations that only have CHAdeMO ports or J1772 ports, so you will need to be sure to check the compatibility of the charging station before you plug in. 

*There is also CCS charging and the now wildly popular NACS, developed by Tesla. EV makers and charging suppliers are jumping on it!

By being aware of charging rate and locations, you can make sure that an EV is a good fit for your lifestyle. With a little planning, you can easily keep your EV charged and enjoy the many benefits of driving an electric vehicle.

Go electric ✌️

 ✅ Level 1 is charged by a standard household outlet. This is the slowest charge and can take many hours to fully charge.

✅✅ Level 2 chargers are faster and can be found at public charging stations.  (If possible, you could install a Level 2 at home)

✅✅✅ DC Fast charging is the fastest charge rate, be sure that your particular EV can accept that rate so there are no surprises